Trends in US Immigration

Apollo Chief Economist

We created a chart book looking at recent trends in US immigration. It is available here, with key charts inserted below.

US: 23% of the foreign-born population is unauthorized
Source: Pew Research Center, 2022, Apollo Chief Economist
Estimated unauthorized immigrant population, by country of birth
Note: Pew Research Center estimates based on augmented US Census Bureau data – American Community Survey, 2005-2022 (IPUMS); Current Population Survey, 1995-2004; Decennial Census 1990 from Warren and Warren (2013). Source: Pew Research Center, Apollo Chief Economist

Share of population that is unauthorized, by state
Note: Pew Research Center estimates based on augmented US Census Bureau data – American Community Survey, 2005-2022 (IPUMS); Current Population Survey, 1995-2004; Decennial Census 1990 from Warren and Warren (2013). Source: Pew Research Center, Apollo Chief Economist
Processing times for applications for US citizenship have declined from 12 months to 4 months
Note: Year indicates Fiscal Year. Source: US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Apollo Chief Economist
Working age immigrant population is up 6 million since the pandemic
Source: BLS, Haver Analytics, Apollo Chief Economist
Only 23 states use E-Verify
Note: E-Verify is a voluntary internet-based program to help employers verify the work authorization of all new hires. The program is administered by the US Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Currently, 23 states require the use of E-Verify for at least some public and/or private employers. Source: NCSL, Apollo Chief Economist
Net migration is a key driver of labor force growth
Source: BLS, Haver Analytics, Apollo Chief Economist
Trends in US immigration

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