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
Mexican immigrants were the largest U.S. immigrant group in 2006, yet only 21.7 percent had naturalized, less than among all foreign-born adults.
Spotlight on Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States
Temporary U.S. visa admissions nearly doubled from 1990 to 2006.
Spotlight on the Foreign Born of Pakistani Origin in the United States in 2006
In 2006, Pakistani-origin immigrants in the United States were highly educated, widely naturalized, and clustered in a few states, metro areas, and skilled jobs.
Spotlight on Naturalization Trends in Advance of the 2008 Elections
In 2006, naturalized U.S. citizens accounted for 7.3 percent of eligible voters.
Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States
The United States admitted more than 41,000 refugees and granted asylum to 26,000 individuals in 2006.
Spotlight on Legal Immigration to the United States
In 2006, nearly 1.3 million people became lawful permanent residents in the United States, almost two-thirds through family ties.
Foreign-Born Wage and Salary Workers in the U.S. Labor Force and Unions
In 2006, immigrant workers made up a growing but still underrepresented share of U.S. union membership.
The Recently Arrived Foreign Born in the United States in 2005
In 2005, recent arrivals made up most of the U.S. foreign born and were largely working age, with varied education and English skills.
Spotlight on Immigration Enforcement in the United States in 2005
In 2005, the Tucson sector of the U.S.-Mexico border alone accounted for 37 percent of all U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions.
Foreign-Born Health-Care Workers in the United States
In 2005, women comprised 73 percent of the U.S. foreign-born health-care workforce, with Asian countries as the dominant source.