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International Students in the United States
The United States hosted 1.1 million international students in 2017, but new enrollment fell as other destinations gained in prominence.
A Guide to Finding and Understanding English Learner Data
English Learner data are widely accessible, but users risk misinterpretation without understanding state variation in definitions, counting, and privacy constraints.
Dominican Immigrants in the United States
The nearly 1.1 million Dominican immigrants in the United States in 2016 were concentrated in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
It’s Relative: A Crosscountry Comparison of Family-Migration Policies and Flows
Family admissions dominate immigration across all nine countries studied, and backlogs of up to 30 years show that formal reunification rights often fail in practice.
Migration in Brazil: The Making of a Multicultural Society
Brazil is the third-largest immigrant destination in South America, yet rising xenophobia is testing its multicultural reputation.
Immigration Data Matters: How to Find the Most Accurate Resources
At this release of an updated version of the popular Immigration Data Matters guide, presenters discuss how to navigate and access the increasing number of data sources on immigration and immigrants in the United States and internationally.
Filipino Immigrants in the United States
Filipinos comprised the fourth largest U.S. immigrant group in 2016, dropping from second place in 1990.
Evolution of the H-1B: Latest Trends in a Program on the Brink of Reform
The H-1B program is far larger than its 85,000-visa cap implies, and a sharp wage and skills gap between dependent and non-dependent employers is fueling pressure for reform.
Australia: A Welcoming Destination for Some
Australia is a major immigrant destination and top refugee resettler. Its offshore detention of unauthorized boat arrivals, however, remains quite controversial.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
In 2016, nearly 43.7 million immigrants made up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population, with Mexico the top origin country and immigrants comprising 17 percent of the labor force.
