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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Welcoming Afghans and Ukrainians to the United States: A Case in Similarities and Contrasts
The United States used humanitarian parole to admit displaced Afghans and Ukrainians. But without congressional action, both groups face uncertain futures and no pathway to permanent residence.
Caribbean Immigrants in the United States
Caribbean immigrants are concentrated in Florida and New York, with family and humanitarian immigration pathways their main admissions channels.
Changing the Playbook: Immigrants and the COVID-19 Response in Two U.S. Communities
Immigrants in Nashville and the San Francisco Bay area served in essential COVID-19 roles while community groups bridged health gaps and pushed for foreign-born access to pandemic relief.
The Missing Link: Connecting Eligible Asylees and Asylum Seekers with Benefits and Services
Asylees are eligible for many U.S. refugee-equivalent benefits but lack systems to connect them. Weak outreach and fragmented data leave many underserved.
Ukrainian Immigrants in the United States
Ukrainian immigrants in the United States are highly educated and well-integrated, with the Russia invasion in 2022 set to significantly expand this community.
Labor Migration and Development in Central America
Experts discussed challenges faced by countries of origin and destination in ensuring mutual benefits through labor migration and migration and development strategies in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Growing State and Local Role in U.S. Immigration Policy Affects Sense of Belonging for Newcomers and Natives Alike
State immigration policies shape belonging for immigrants and natives alike; restrictive laws alienate broadly, while access-expanding measures quietly build inclusion across U.S. communities.
Hacia una Gobernanza Regional sobre Migración y Desplazamiento Forzado: Un Evento Paralelo de la Novena Cumbre de las Américas
Al margen de la Novena Cumbre de las Américas, este evento examinó las acciones adoptadas en materia de gobernanza migratoria regional, las lecciones aprendidas y el papel de los mecanismos regionales para responder a la migración y el desplazamiento forzado.
At Its 10th Anniversary, DACA Faces a Tenuous Future Despite Societal Benefits
Ten years on, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) has proven transformative for hundreds of thousands of Dreamers and the economy. But its future remains uncertain.
COVID-19’s Effects on U.S. Immigration and Immigrant Communities, Two Years On
COVID-19 slashed U.S. immigration to decade lows, hit immigrant workers hardest, and excluded many from federal relief because of immigration-status rules.
