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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

Country of birth — South Africa (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 2,716 persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States for South Africa (country of birth). This decreased by 17 or 0.62% from 2020.
  • Highest: 3,174 in 2019
  • Lowest: 2,629 in 2013
Data table
YearSouth Africa
20212,716
20202,733
20193,174
20183,010
20172,912
20163,023
20152,907
20142,676
20132,629
20122,781
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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