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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

Country of birth — Afghanistan (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 9,488 persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States for Afghanistan (country of birth). This decreased by 1,919 or 16.82% from 2020.
  • Highest: 19,538 in 2017
  • Lowest: 1,617 in 2012
Data table
YearAfghanistan
20219,488
202011,407
201910,136
201812,935
201719,538
201612,513
20158,328
201410,527
20132,196
20121,617
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

April 3, 2023

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