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Individuals granted asylum affirmatively

Country of nationality — Iran (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 176 individuals granted asylum affirmatively in the United States for Iran (country of nationality). This decreased by 15 or 7.85% from 2020.
  • Highest: 638 in 2015
  • Lowest: 176 in 2021
Data table
YearIran
2021176
2020191
2019336
2018299
2017311
2016377
2015638
2014575
2013608
2012602
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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