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
All Content
Showing 361–370 of 1513 results
Invertir en alternativas a la migración irregular desde Centroamérica: Opciones para expandir las vías de empleo en Estados Unidos
La expansión de visas H-2 y nuevas vías de empleo puede canalizar la migración irregular centroamericana hacia opciones legales y apoyar a empleadores de EE.UU con sus necesidades laborales.
Charting a New Regional Course of Action: The Complex Motivations and Costs of Central American Migration
A survey of thousands of migrant-sending households in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras finds economic hardship drives migration desire, though few turn intentions into plans.
The Impacts on English Learners of Key State High School Policies and Graduation Requirements
Key state graduation requirements, course access, and teacher policies create distinct barriers for English Learner (EL) students on the path to earning a high school diploma.
U.S. Immigration Reform Denied: Destined to Repeat the Cycle of Failure?
Immigration reform failed in 2006, 2007, and 2013—so what would it take to break the cycle?
Biden Immigration Enforcement Priorities Emphasize a Multi-Dimensional View of Migrants
In a major shift, the Biden administration's enforcement guidelines require authorities to consider noncitizens' full circumstances when deciding whether to proceed to arrest and removal.
The Resettlement Gap: A Record Number of Global Refugees, but Few Are Resettled
Refugee populations globally have doubled since 2011, but resettlement numbers have fallen by more than half.
Translating Into Success: Key Features of U.S. State & Local Language Access Laws and Policies
MPI researchers examined common features and innovation found in a scan of state and local language access laws and policies in more than 40 states, and offered practical insights local governments can employ as linguistic diversity in their communities grows.
Building a Modern U.S. Immigration and Asylum System in the National Interest
History rhymes on U.S. immigration—but former INS Commissioner Doris Meissner says the stakes today are categorically different.
Symposium on the Migration Dynamics of North America Before, During, and After Covid-19
This symposium examined the migration dynamics of Canada, the United States, and Central America, the complications of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what governments should consider as they pursue pragmatic and cooperative policy solutions.
Vietnamese Immigrants in the United States
Vietnamese immigration to the United States is rooted in its refugee history. As of 2019, 1.4 million Vietnamese immigrants lived in the United States.
