United States

Annual Immigration to the United States: The Real Numbers

By excluding long-term temporary visa holders and others likely to settle in the United States indefinitely, official reporting of lawful permanent residence undercounts true annual immigration.

Proposed Points System and Its Likely Impact on Prospective Immigrants

According to 2005 survey data, Asian immigrants would fare best under a proposed U.S. points-based admission system, while Latin American immigrants face greater barriers.

Secondary Migration: Who Re-Migrates and Why These Migrants Matter

Secondary migrants made up about 15 percent of those admitted to the United States in 2003 and tended to have more education than one-step arrivals.

Congress and White House Release Competing Proposals for Immigration Reform

In early 2007, U.S. congressional and White House immigration proposals clashed over unauthorized immigrants, temporary workers, and the weight of family ties versus merit.

Shortfalls of 1986 Immigration Reform Legislation

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.

President Agrees to Delay of Real ID Act Requirements

In March 2007, the Bush administration proposed allowing extensions of the Real ID deadline to 2009 as Congress stalled on immigration reform.

Arizona Hosts Groups on Both Sides of the Immigration Debate

Arizona has become a hub for advocacy groups on both sides of the U.S. immigration debate.

Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America

From 1983 to 2004, refugee resettlement in the United States dispersed toward smaller metros, even as New York and Los Angeles held the top spots.

Trends in the Low-Wage Immigrant Workforce

Between 2000 and 2005, immigrants grew as a share of the U.S. low-wage workforce, but evidence of native worker displacement remains mixed.