Demographic Profiles

Explore the research, analysis, and data for particular immigrant populations, by national origin, legal status, or other characteristic.

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Japanese Immigration Policy: Responding to Conflicting Pressures

Balancing demographic decline and security fears, Japan relies on indirect immigration channels while officially refusing to accept unskilled foreign labor.

Mexican-Born Persons in the U.S. Civilian Labor Force

In 2006, Mexican-born workers outpaced U.S.-born peers in labor force participation yet remained concentrated in service and construction jobs.

Spotlight on Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors in 2005

Foreign student and exchange visitor admissions to the United States neared 1 million in 2005, up 46 percent over the decade.

Legal Immigration to United States Increased Substantially in FY 2005

More than 1.1 million people gained U.S. permanent residence in fiscal year 2005, with family ties and employment driving a 17 percent year-over-year surge.

The Second Generation in the United States

About 31 million U.S. residents in 2006 were children of immigrants.

Fall Forecast: Immigration Reform Unlikely, Census Bureau Issues New Data on the U.S. Foreign-Born Population

With comprehensive immigration reform stalled in Congress in 2006, U.S. census data showed a 16 percent growth in the U.S. foreign-born population from 2000 to 2005.

Iran: A Vast Diaspora Abroad and Millions of Refugees at Home

Driven by the 1979 revolution and persistent economic pressures, Iran has produced three waves of emigration while hosting millions of Afghan and Iraqi refugees.

Spotlight on Naturalization Trends in 2005

In 2005, more than 604,000 immigrants naturalized in the United States.

Spotlight on Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States

Total U.S. nonimmigrant admissions tripled from 9.5 million in 1985 to 32 million in 2005; tourists and business travelers made up nearly nine in 10 arrivals.

Spotlight on Legal Immigration to the United States

In 2005, 1.1 million people obtained lawful permanent residence in the United States; family reunification drove 58 percent of admissions, with Mexico the top country of birth.