The phrase "immigrant background" refers to someone who either immigrated to a country or is descended from people who have immigrated. It describes a person's connection to their family's history of moving to a new country. Full definition
The report blamed the system of school choice for the failure of almost half of children from immigrant backgrounds (48 %) to make the grade in mathematics. (theguardian.com)
Children of different immigrant backgrounds participate in pre-K to different degrees. (ceelo.org)
The New York Times profiles Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis and her frequently invoked immigrant background as she takes policy stances at odds with de Blasio on the issue. (nystateofpolitics.com)