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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

Region of birth — Africa (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 66,211 persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States for Africa (region of birth). This decreased by 10,438 or 13.62% from 2020.
  • Highest: 118,824 in 2017
  • Lowest: 66,211 in 2021
Data table
YearAfrica
202166,211
202076,649
2019111,194
2018115,736
2017118,824
2016113,426
2015101,415
201498,413
201398,304
2012107,241
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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