A new report shows that 2021 had the slowest population growth in U.S. history; the population of the United States grew in the past year by 392,665, or 0.1%. The slow growth rate is due to multiple factors, including low birth rate, decreased fertility and an increase in the death rate spurred by the Covid pandemic. For the 1st time, immigration is behind most of the U.S. population growth. Despite reduced immigration levels due to 4 years of Trump administration policies combined with restricted travel and closed borders during the pandemic, the overall share of Americans born in other countries is rising and coming close to levels last seen in the late 19th century.
According to data published by the New York Times based on the 2020 U.S. Census, “as of December 2021, immigrants represented 14.1% of the U.S. population, matching the peak of the decades-long immigration boom that began in the 1960s and approaching the record 14.8% seen in 1890, shortly before large numbers of Europeans began disembarking from vessels at Ellis Island.”
If you want to live and work in the United States, speak to an experienced immigration lawyer about your best opportunity to qualify for a green card or work permit. U.S. immigration law is incredibly complex and changes frequently. Hiring an attorney can save you time, stress and money. A professional immigration attorney can ensure no deadline is missed, all documents are submitted and that you have the best possible chance for your case to succeed.
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