Pittsburgh's new immigrants equal brain gain

Pittsburgh doesn't have the highest number of immigrants in its population, but most of them are very highly skilled. They are doing something right.    - - Donna Poisl

By Christine H. O'Toole / Pittsburgh TODAY

BlackBerry in hand, Tek Rimal counts the minutes as he rides the bus from his job at BNY Mellon to his Bellevue apartment. Like many young parents, Mr. Rimal and his wife, Chandra, tag-team the care of their son, Anuj, with precision timing. Mr. Rimal rushes home from his day shift so his wife can work a 4-to-midnight stint at Rivers Casino.

Like many Pittsburghers, they rely on family to fill in the occasional gaps. Two of Mr. Rimal's brothers and one of Chandra's live in their building. The extended family shops and socializes together, often taking the bus to a favorite ethnic food store.
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