United States
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
52375000
Immigrant Population
15.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
3187000
Emigrant Population
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Migración de Huehuetenango en el Altiplano Occidental de Guatemala: Respuestas de políticas públicas y desarrollo
La pobreza e inseguridad impulsan la emigración irregular desde Huehuetenango, Guatemala; las políticas fragmentadas no abordan las causas y se necesita acción coordinada.
The Central Role of Cooperation in Australia’s Immigration Enforcement Strategy
Australia's border enforcement depends on bilateral and regional cooperation, but protection gaps and partner sustainability pose growing risks.
Bridging the Digital Divide for U.S. Children in Immigrant Families
Taking stock of lessons learned about remote learning during the pandemic, this webinar examined how governments, schools, and service providers can advance digital equity for children in immigrant families.
Mounting Backlogs Undermine U.S. Immigration System and Impede Biden Policy Changes
Immigration case backlogs reached record levels across the U.S. government, slowing legal immigration and threatening to derail the Biden policy agenda.
South American Immigrants in the United States
South America's 3.4 million U.S. immigrants as of 2019 are part of a growing and diversifying population, driven by Venezuela's crisis and economic pressures.
Black Immigrants in the United States Face Hurdles, but Outcomes Vary by City
Black immigrants in the United States face compounding racial and immigrant disadvantages, but city-level policies significantly shape their economic outcomes.
A Note of Caution about Exaggerating the Climate-Migration Link
Are widely cited projections of climate-driven migration supported by evidence—and what do we risk missing if they are not?
The Increasing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Border Zones Prompts Privacy Questions
Governments are rapidly deploying AI at borders, but regulation lags far behind, raising privacy and human-rights concerns.
Una guía para padres sobre las evaluaciones de estudiantes de inglés
Guía en español para padres de estudiantes de inglés: explica los exámenes ELP y académicos requeridos, su propósito y los cambios en las pruebas durante la pandemia.
The IELCE Program: Understanding Its Design and Challenges in Meeting Immigrant Learners’ Needs
The Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) program struggles to reach immigrant learners because entry barriers are high and enrollment low.
