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Persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status

Region of birth — North America (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 240,435 persons obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States for North America (region of birth). This increased by 18,163 or 8.17% from 2020.
  • Highest: 427,293 in 2016
  • Lowest: 222,272 in 2020
Data table
YearNorth America
2021240,435
2020222,272
2019370,860
2018418,991
2017413,650
2016427,293
2015366,126
2014324,354
2013315,660
2012327,771
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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