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 by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) called Demographic Outlook: 2024 to 2054.
Three Types of Immigrants to the U.S.
To understand immigration better, we need to look at how immigrants are categorized. According to the CBO, there are three main types of immigrants:
LPR+ (Lawful Permanent Residents and others eligible to apply for LPR status): This group includes green card holders, asylees, and refugees, who are either granted their status while living in the U.S. or approved from a...
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