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Immigration Data and Statistics
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Historical Census Statistics on the Foreign-Born Population of the United States: 1850-2000Historical census data from U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division.
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International Migration Statistics-Migration Policy InstituteFree website of the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), an independent, nonpartisan think tank in Washington, DC that provides analysis and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at local, national, and international levels. Explore their pages on international migration, which include tables, graphs, and maps of a number of relevant characteristics.
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Migration Policy InstituteNon-profit non-partisan Washington D.C. think-tank that analyzes migration. Analyze and view data by region.
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International Migration - OECDFree website of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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Pew Research Center: Hispanic Trends ProjectPew Research Center is a nonpartisan organization that conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, and media analysis.
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Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC): ImmigrationA data gathering, research and distribution organization at Syracuse University. TRAC obtains data through the Freedom of Information Act about Federal enforcement, staffing and spending. University of San Diego Trans-Border Institute
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Trans-Border InstituteFrom their website: "The Trans-Border Institute promotes understanding, dialogue, and cooperation between the United States and Mexico, addresses challenges and opportunities that spring from the bi-national relationship, and advances common interests along the U.S.-Mexico border."
Homeland Security - Immigration
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Homeland Security: Immigration Data and StatisticsImmigration statistics, report on removal of illegal immigrants, report on refugees and asylees, and non-immigrant admissions to the U. S.
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Homeland Security Digital Library This link opens in a new windowFull text access to documents related to national security, emergency preparedness, terrorism, border security and related topics from federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies, professional organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and international governing bodies. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Dudley Knox Library of the Naval Postgraduate School.
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Yearbook of Immigration StatisticsFree government website from the Department of Homeland Security. Data on foreign nationals granted lawful residence in the U.S.
Border Patrol - Official Government Sites
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Careers: Border Patrol AgentExtensive information on careers in the Border Patrol, overview, requirements, exams, training.
Visas - Official Government Sites
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesInformation on the immigration and citizenship process, applying for a green card, working in the U. S., etc.
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Visas - U. S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular AffairsInformation on obtaining a work, study, temporary, or immigrant visa.
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Temporary (Non-immigrant) WorkersIn order for you to come to the United States lawfully as a non-immigrant to work temporarily in the United States your prospective employer must generally file a non-immigrant petition on your behalf.
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H-2A Temporary Agricultural WorkersThe H-2A program allows U. S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs.
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Visa Statistics - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular AffairsThe Report of the Visa Office is an annual report providing statistical information on immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuances by consular offices.