As the U.S. gears up for another presidential election, immigration has become a hot topic. Everyone's talking about it, but what do the numbers actually say? How has immigration to the U.S. changed over the past two decades, and how have different presidents—Republicans and Democrats—shaped these trends?

This article breaks down the U.S. immigration numbers from 2001 to 2024, showing how each president’s policies influenced the flow of immigrants. The data comes from a detailed report b...