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U.S. Immigrant Population Spotlights

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Korean Immigrants in the United States

The number of Korean immigrants in the United States is shrinking, driven by aging, economic growth, and a demographic crunch in South Korea.

A teacher leads a lesson on the Korean alphabet in a U.S. dual-language immersion class

South American Immigrants in the United States

South America's 3.4 million U.S. immigrants as of 2019 are part of a growing and diversifying population, driven by Venezuela's crisis and economic pressures.

A couple celebrating carnival at home.

Naturalized Citizens in the United States

U.S. naturalization rates hit a decade low in fiscal year (FY) 2020, even as 9.1 million green-card holders were eligible to become U.S. citizens.

New U.S. citizens take an oath during a naturalization ceremony.

Vietnamese Immigrants in the United States

Vietnamese immigration to the United States is rooted in its refugee history. As of 2019, 1.4 million Vietnamese immigrants lived in the United States.

A woman stands onboard the U.S. Navy vessel on which she was born.

Inmigrantes centroamericanos en los Estados Unidos

Los 3.8 millones de inmigrantes centroamericanos que residían en Estados Unidos en 2019 provenían de tres países principales y estaban profundamente integrados en la población activa estadounidense.

Niños nicaragüenses en la escuela sosteniendo la bandera de su país.

Afghan Immigrants in the United States

Afghan immigrants in the United States are a fast-growing but economically vulnerable population, largely admitted through the visa program for those who aided the U.S. military.

An Afghan refugee in the United States.