Key findings about U.S. immigrants | Pew Research Center
WEBJul 22, 2024 · In 2022, roughly 10.6 million immigrants living in the U.S. were born there, making up 23% of all U.S. immigrants. The next largest origin groups were those from India (6%), China (5%), the Philippines (4%) and El Salvador (3%). By region of birth, immigrants from Asia accounted for 28% of all immigrants.
Immigrants in the United States - American Immigration Council
WEBSep 21, 2021 · One in seven U.S. residents is an immigrant, while one in eight residents is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent. In 2019, 44.9 million immigrants (foreign-born individuals) comprised 14 percent of the national population.
How long does family-based immigration to the US take?
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The median processing time for family-based immigration applications — for spouses, dependent children, and parents of US citizens — rose from 4.7 months to 11.8 months between 2013 and 2023.
Immigrants in America: Key Charts and Facts | Pew Research Center
WEBAug 20, 2020 · There were a record 44.8 million immigrants living in the U.S. in 2018, making up 13.7% of the nation’s population. This represents a more than fourfold increase since 1960, when 9.7 million immigrants lived in the U.S., accounting for 5.4% of the total U.S. population.
Immigrants in America: Current Data and Demographics - Pew Research Center
WEBAug 20, 2020 · There were a record 44.8 million immigrants living in the U.S. in 2018, making up 13.7% of the nation’s population. This represents a more than fourfold increase since 1960, when 9.7 million immigrants lived in the U.S., accounting for 5.4% of the total U.S. population. Click the link below each summary table to download the data.
WEBThe United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity. As a permanent resident of the United States, you have made a decision to call this country your home.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration …
WEBIn 2019, immigrants comprised 13.7 percent of the total U.S. population, a figure that remains short of the record high of 14.8 percent in 1890. The foreign-born population remained largely flat between 2018 and 2019, with an increase of 204,000 people, or growth of less than 0.5 percent.
Understanding the U.S. Immigrant Experience: The 2023 KFF/LA …
WEBPublished: Sep 17, 2023. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print. Overview. Findings. Methodology. Appendix. Endnotes. Executive Summary. The Survey of Immigrants, conducted by KFF in partnership...
Fact Sheet: Family-Based Immigration
WEBFebruary 14, 2018. What is family-based immigration? Family immigration is the primary basis for legal immigration to the United States. Under current immigration law, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) can sponsor certain family members for a visa that provides permanent residence, also known as a “green card.”
How the United States Immigration System Works
WEBU.S. immigration law is based on the following principles: the reunification of families, admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy, humanitarian protections, and promoting diversity. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed and functions.