Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States

Home Research Topics Immigration & Migration Immigration Issues Legal Immigration Citizenship

March 19, 2021

Key facts about U.S. immigration policies and Biden’s proposed changes

Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States

Download

Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States

Attachment Info

Key facts about U.S. immigration policies and Biden’s proposed changes
H-1B visas accounted for about one-in-five temporary employment visas issued in 2019
The number of people who received a U.S. green card declined sharply in fiscal 2020 amid the pandemic
Biden administration increases refugee ceiling after steep declines in admissions under Trump

1615 L St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
USA
(+1) 202-419-4300 | Main
(+1) 202-857-8562 | Fax
(+1) 202-419-4372 | Media Inquiries

Research Topics

ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.

About

Terms & Conditions

Cookie Settings

Reprints, Permissions & Use Policy

Feedback

Careers