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Individuals granted asylum affirmatively

Region of nationality — North America (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 1,769 individuals granted asylum affirmatively in the United States for North America (region of nationality). This decreased by 53 or 2.91% from 2020.
  • Highest: 5,804 in 2017
  • Lowest: 1,095 in 2013
Data table
YearNorth America
20211,769
20201,822
20193,828
20184,292
20175,804
20164,105
20155,754
20141,586
20131,095
20121,564
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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