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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

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In 2021 (most recent) there were 740,002 persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States. This increased by 32,640 or 4.61% from 2020.
  • Highest: 1,183,505 in 2016
  • Lowest: 707,362 in 2020
Data table
YearPersons obtaining lawful permanent resident status
2021740,002
2020707,362
20191,031,765
20181,096,611
20171,127,167
20161,183,505
20151,051,031
20141,016,518
2013990,553
20121,031,631
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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