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

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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

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

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