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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Mexican Immigrants in the United States
In 2014, there were 11.7 million Mexican immigrants in the United States; they tended to be younger, have lower incomes, and were less likely to have health insurance than other immigrants.
South American Immigrants in the United States
In 2014, there were 2.9 million South American immigrants in the United States.
Syrian Refugees in the United States
There has been significant public debate about the admission of Syrian refugees to the United States via the refugee resettlement program.
College-Educated Immigrants in the United States
In 2014, 10.5 million college-educated immigrants boosted the U.S. STEM and health workforce even as many were unable to fully utilize their skills.
Asylum Application Totals for Select EU Destinations
The number of asylum seekers entering Europe surged in the wake of the ongoing Syrian civil war and other conflicts around the world.
Immigrants from Asia in the United States
In 2014, people born in Asian accounted for 30 percent of U.S. immigrants, with high rates of educational attainment, sizable median incomes, and wide differences across origin groups.
Under Executive Actions on Immigration, Who Can Apply for Protection from Deportation?
Learn who could be eligible for the DAPA and expanded DACA programs, should the Supreme Court permit the programs to go forward.
European Immigrants in the United States
European immigrants in 2014 formed a shrinking share of U.S. arrivals, yet stood out for tending to be older, highly educated, and high earners.
Refugees and Asylees in the United States
Burma, Iraq, and Somalia were the top countries for U.S. refugee admissions in FY 2015; Texas and California were top initial resettlement states.
Green-Card Holders and Legal Immigration to the United States
In 2013, nearly 1 million new lawful permanent residents were admitted to the United States, mostly through family reunification.
