U.S. Immigrant Population Spotlights
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Vietnamese Immigrants in the United States in 2006
In 2006, Vietnamese immigrants in the United States were far more likely to be U.S. citizens than the foreign-born average.
Indian Immigrants in the United States
In 2006, nearly three-quarters of Indian-born adults in the United States held a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chinese Immigrants in the United States in 2006
In 2006, Chinese-born immigrants were the largest asylee group in the United States.
Immigrants in the U.S. Armed Forces in 2008
Immigrants from the Philippines made up 22.8 percent of all foreign-born U.S. service members in February 2008, the largest national-origin share, ahead of Mexico at 9.5 percent.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
Mexican immigrants were the largest U.S. immigrant group in 2006, yet only 21.7 percent had naturalized, less than among all foreign-born adults.
Spotlight on Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States
Temporary U.S. visa admissions nearly doubled from 1990 to 2006.
Spotlight on the Foreign Born of Pakistani Origin in the United States in 2006
In 2006, Pakistani-origin immigrants in the United States were highly educated, widely naturalized, and clustered in a few states, metro areas, and skilled jobs.
Spotlight on Naturalization Trends in Advance of the 2008 Elections
In 2006, naturalized U.S. citizens accounted for 7.3 percent of eligible voters.
Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States
The United States admitted more than 41,000 refugees and granted asylum to 26,000 individuals in 2006.
Spotlight on Legal Immigration to the United States
In 2006, nearly 1.3 million people became lawful permanent residents in the United States, almost two-thirds through family ties.
