The Basics
We hope you will find the resources here useful as you seek to learn more about the phenomenon of international migration and some of the 281 million people globally who live outside their country of birth.
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Venezuelan Immigrants in the United States
Venezuela's collapse has driven immigration to the United States, bringing a highly educated but economically vulnerable population that is concentrated in Florida.
An Untapped Pool of Critical U.S. Health-Care Workers in a Time of Pandemic
As the U.S. health-care system sags under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, health-care workers are not only on the frontlines fighting the virus but also some of the most at-risk individuals.
Expert Podcast: Meeting Seasonal Labor Needs in the Age of COVID-19
What happens to agriculture and food security when pandemic travel restrictions block seasonal migrant workers?
Expert Podcast: Understanding How English Learners Count in ESSA Reporting
Which English learners count in ESSA reporting—and why do those definitions matter for school accountability?
Immigrant Women and Girls in the United States
Women make up the majority of the U.S. immigrant population, but they face higher poverty rates, lower labor force participation, and greater health insurance gaps than U.S.-born women.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
The U.S. immigrant population reached 44.7 million in 2018, but growth is slowing and the profile of newcomers is shifting.
Chinese Immigrants in the United States
The Chinese immigrant population in the United States is among the fastest growing and most highly educated.
Temporary Visa Holders in the United States
U.S. temporary visa issuances fell in fiscal year (FY) 2018 from a peak three years earlier, with declines driven by policy changes, the travel ban, and shifting global landscape.
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
The highly diverse sub-Saharan African immigrant population in the United States more than doubled since 2000, reaching 2 million in 2018.
Brazilian Immigrants in the United States
About 450,000 Brazilian immigrants lived in the United States in 2017, with the increase driven by economic hardship in Brazil and established migration networks.
