Nearly 9 in 10 Cuban immigrants received their green cards through adjustment of status in 2024
Number of adjustments of status by country of nationality, fiscal year 2024
Note: “Share adjusted” refers to the share of all legal permanent resident issuances that are received through adjustment of status. Numbers are rounded to the nearest 10. Shares are based on the rounded data.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of Department of Homeland Security data.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Nearly 9 in 10 Cuban immigrants received their green cards through adjustment of status in 2024
Number of adjustments of status by country of nationality, fiscal year 2024
| Country of nationality | Adjustment of status | Share adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 155,630 | 87% |
| Mexico | 131,330 | 65% |
| China | 46,530 | 66% |
| India | 39,190 | 61% |
| Brazil | 22,040 | 80% |
| El Salvador | 21,750 | 71% |
| Colombia | 20,300 | 69% |
| Dominican Republic | 17,030 | 25% |
| Afghanistan | 15,640 | 31% |
| Venezuela | 15,120 | 87% |
Note: “Share adjusted” refers to the share of all legal permanent resident issuances that are received through adjustment of status. Numbers are rounded to the nearest 10. Shares are based on the rounded data.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of Department of Homeland Security data.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
