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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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.
Central American Immigrants in the United States
There were 3.5 million Central American immigrants in the United States in 2017, 86 percent of whom were from El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras.
Naturalization Trends in the United States
More than 707,000 immigrants became U.S. citizens in fiscal year (FY) 2017. About half of all immigrants had become naturalized citizens.
Refugees and Asylees in the United States
About 22,500 refugees were resettled in the United States in fiscal year (FY) 2018, causing the United States to lose its historic place as the top resettlement country to Canada.
