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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Learning More about Dual Language Learners
A large and growing share of children across the United States have at least one parent who speaks a language other than English in the home.
Diverging Pathways: Immigrants’ Legal Status and Access to Postsecondary Credentials
Most of the nearly 24 million U.S. immigrants lacking credentials in 2019 had legal status and Pell Grant eligibility; unauthorized immigrants were barred from federal education support.
Busing and Flights of Migrants by GOP Governors Mark a New Twist in State Intervention on Immigration
Republican governors' busing and flights of migrants to Democratic cities escalated state-versus-state immigration politics and exposed gaps in the U.S. reception system.
19th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference
This conference examined the Biden administration's immigration record, border and asylum policy, litigation trends, and humanitarian protection developments.
Temporary Visa Holders in the United States
Pandemic restrictions and policy shifts drove U.S. temporary visa issuance to a low in fiscal year (FY) 2021, with tourism visas and processing times hit hardest.
The Public-Charge Final Rule Is Far from the Last Word
The Biden administration public-charge final rule undoes deep restrictions imposed during the Trump era, codifying much of the policy in place from 1999 to 2019. Yet confusion and fear over triggering negative immigration consequences will continue to keep many immigrants and their U.S.-born relatives from accessing benefits and services for which they are eligible absent a robust educational campaign, this commentary explains.
Rise of X: Governments Eye New Approaches for Trans and Nonbinary Travelers
More countries are adopting the "X" passport gender marker, but inconsistent systems, safety risks, and limited technologies limit its real-world impact for transgender travelers.
One Year On: The Situation for At-Risk Afghans in Afghanistan and Abroad
Marking the one-year withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, experts reflected on the humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, the region, and how to ensure at-risk Afghans can reach safety.
Brazilian Immigrants in the United States
Driven by economic and political instability, legal and unauthorized Brazilian immigration to the United States is rising.
Top Statistics on Global Migration and Migrants
The global migrant population hit a historic high of 280.6 million in 2020, as forced displacement surpassed 100 million and remittances reached record levels.
