Immigration USA

Since 1783, over 86 million people have legally immigrated to the United States, making immigration a key element of U.S. foreign policy. Immigration policies have varied with each president, yet they generally reflect the values of the Democratic or Republican parties, depending on who is in office.

Immigration involves the movement of non-U.S. nationals seeking to live permanently in the United States and has significantly contributed to the country's population growth and cultural evolution throughout its history.

In terms of numbers, the United States hosts the largest immigrant population globally, with 47 million immigrants reported in 2015. This accounts for 19.1% of the 244 million international migrants worldwide and 14.4% of the U.S. population. Some other countries have a higher percentage of immigrants, like Switzerland at 24.9% and Canada at 21.9%.

Trump made immigration a key part of his agenda.