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The challenges of integrating immigrants into the workplace can attenuate the potential benefits of cultural diversity. Existing literature offers a limited perspective on the success of this integration and its determinants. This study examines the professional integration of immigrants, focusing on individual dimensions such as their commitment to work and their own perception of integration. It addresses three questions: How do immigrants perceive successful integration? What factors influence this perception? How do these factors interact? We address these questions through a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Based on three theories of integration (social capital theory, social identity theory and organisational climate), a conceptual framework of factors influencing immigrants' perceptions of their integration is proposed. A modest test of this framework on three interviews confirms that several factors influence immigrants' perception of integration, including social capital, sense of belonging, organisational support, diversity, assistance from colleagues, access to local networks, trust, and language skills. It has been established that an organisational climate that is inclusive and respectful of diversity appears to strengthen immigrants' sense of belonging and promote their perception of integration. All these elements interact synergistically, influencing immigrants’ perceptions of their integration. The study contributes to a better understanding of the complex and multidimensional nature of the integration process, going beyond simple considerations of economic integration. It also highlights the need for more inclusive practices that take into consideration the experiences of immigrants in order to better understand and improve their integration.