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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

COUNTRY OF BIRTH — Nigeria (Person)
Frequency

Yearly

In 2021 (most recent) there were 13,100 Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States for Nigeria (COUNTRY OF BIRTH). This increased by 702 or 5.66% from 2020.
  • Highest: 15,888 in 2019
  • Lowest: 11,542 in 2015
Data table
YearNigeria
202113,100
202012,398
201915,888
201813,952
201713,539
201614,380
201511,542
201412,828
201313,840
201213,575
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

August 26, 2023

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