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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

Country of birth — China, People's Republic (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 49,847 persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States for China, People's Republic (country of birth). This increased by 8,364 or 20.16% from 2020.
  • Highest: 81,784 in 2012
  • Lowest: 41,483 in 2020
Data table
YearChina, People's Republic
202149,847
202041,483
201962,248
201865,214
201771,565
201681,772
201574,558
201476,089
201371,798
201281,784
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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