Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
March 8, 2017
Spotlight
By Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova
Threaded throughout the history of the United States, immigration has taken on greater prominence in political and policy conversations amid debate over possible reforms to the immigration system, border and national security, and the U.S. role in resettling refugees at a time of record global displacement. Questions about the current and historical pace of immigration, the role of immigrants in the labor market, illegal immigration, humanitarian admission policies, and enforcement practices are often raised.
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states/
