U.S. Immigrant Population Spotlights
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Indian Immigrants in the United States
Nearly three-quarters of Indian immigrant adults in the United States held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2008, yet the unauthorized population has grown.
Chinese Immigrants in the United States
In 2008, Chinese immigrants in the United States were much more likely to be naturalized citizens than the overall foreign born.
Filipino Immigrants in the United States
In 2008, nearly one in four employed Filipino-born women in the United States worked as a registered nurse.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
In 2008, Mexican immigrants made up 30 percent of all U.S. immigrants, yet over half lacked legal status and naturalization rates lagged far behind eligibility.
Haitian Immigrants in the United States in 2008
The United States was home to more Haitian migrants than any other country in 2008.
Salvadoran Immigrants in the United States in 2008
In 2008, Salvadoran-born men participated in the U.S. civilian labor force at a rate of 90 percent, higher than that of all foreign-born men.
Immigrant Women in the United States in 2008
Immigrant women represented 12 percent of all women in the United States in 2008, yet tended to earn less than their native-born peers and faced higher poverty rates.
Immigration Enforcement in the United States
In 2008, U.S. immigration apprehensions fell to their lowest level since 1975, yet detentions reached a record high.
Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States
U.S. nonimmigrant admissions reached a recent high of 39.4 million in FY 2008, with India alone accounting for 38 percent of all H-1B worker arrivals.
Spotlight on Naturalization Trends in 2008
In 2008, U.S. naturalizations jumped 58 percent to more than 1 million, driven partly by a looming fee increase and presidential election-year advocacy campaigns.