United States

52375000

Immigrant Population

15.2%

Immigrant Share of Total Population

3187000

Emigrant Population

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College-Educated Immigrants in the United States

Immigrants made up 15 percent of the U.S. college-educated labor force in 2007, yet one in five college-educated immigrants was underemployed or jobless.

The Difficulties of U.S. Asylum Claims Based on Sexual Orientation

LGBT asylum seekers in the United States confront a legal paradox: the concealment that signals fear of persecution can disqualify their claims.

Hispanic Voter Attitudes and the 2008 US Elections

As the 2008 U.S. elections approached, Latino voters shifted sharply toward Democrats.

Unauthorized Immigration Declining, But Experts Disagree on Why

Unauthorized immigration to the United States fell sharply after 2005, but whether enforcement or the slowing economy deserves credit remained hotly contested.

Immigration Enforcement in the United States in 2006

In 2006, U.S. immigration enforcement produced 1.2 million apprehensions and 272,389 formal removals.

Immigration: Data Matters 2008

A 2008 curated guide connects researchers and policymakers to more than 250 credible sources on immigration stocks, flows, citizenship, and historical trends.

Uneven Progress: The Employment Pathways of Skilled Immigrants in the United States

Brain waste leaves many college-educated immigrants in the United States underemployed, as foreign credentials and limited English ability block access to skilled jobs.

Foreign-Born Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces

Foreign-born veterans form a small but highly integrated share of the U.S. veteran population, yet some still struggle with citizenship hurdles.

Party Platforms Discuss Immigration, But Candidates Scarcely Mention It

In 2008, U.S. Republican and Democratic platforms staked out opposing visions on immigration, yet both presidential candidates barely mentioned it at their conventions.