In September 2013, U.S.-born employment fell by 73,000

Foreign-born employment rose by 206,000. September 2013 was the second successive month in which U.S.-born workers actually held fewer jobs in absolute terms, while foreign-born workers enjoyed robust job growth. From January 2009 to September 2013, foreign-born employment has increased by 2.336 million. During that same time period, U.S.-born employment declined by 254,000.