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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Chinese Immigrants in the United States
In 2013, Chinese immigrants were nearly twice as likely as all immigrants to hold a bachelor's degree, and China led all nations in U.S. asylum applications.
Normalization of Relations with Cuba May Portend Changes to U.S. Immigration Policy
The December 2014 U.S.-Cuba normalization deal put uniquely favorable Cuban immigration policies on uncertain footing, but permanent changes require Congress.
Lessons from the Local Level: DACA's Implementation and Impact on Education and Training Success
DACA created new education-immigration partnerships, but financial barriers and strained adult education capacity limit grantees' academic progress.
President Obama Breaks Immigration Impasse with Sweeping Executive Action
President Barack Obama's 2014 executive actions sought to shield up to 5.2 million unauthorized immigrants, but faced legal challenges and political opposition.
Border Controls under Challenge: A New Chapter Opens
In 2014, migrants and smugglers turned rescue and protection policies into entry strategies as Mediterranean deaths surpassed 3,000, up from 700 in 2013.
New Era in Immigration Enforcement at the U.S. Southwest Border
Central American family and minor migration in 2014 reshaped U.S. Southwest border enforcement, forcing officials to rethink strategies built for single adults.
Korean Immigrants in the United States
There were approximately 1.1 million Korean immigrants in the United States in 2013.
Immigration Not Decisive in the Midterms, But Results Critical to the Congressional Debate
Republican gains in 2014 U.S. midterm elections did nor resolve questions around immigration.
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
Sub-Saharan African immigrants in the United States in 2013 tended to be highly educated, were predominantly of working age, and dispersed across the country.
Ebola Outbreak Rekindles Debate on Restricting Admissions to the United States on Health Grounds
The Ebola crisis has revived scrutiny of U.S. health-based immigration controls in a mass-travel era.
