U.S. Unathorized Immigration Flows Are Down Sharply Since Mid-Decade
Author: Passel, Jeffery S.
Date Published: 2012
The annual inflow of unauthorized immigrants to the United States was nearly two-thirsds smaller from 2007-2009 than from 2000-2005, this represents the first significant reversal in the growth of this population over the past two decades. The reasons behind this change but major shifts, such as the increase of immigration enforcement and enforcement strategies, as well as unstable economy.
Date Published: 2012
The annual inflow of unauthorized immigrants to the United States was nearly two-thirsds smaller from 2007-2009 than from 2000-2005, this represents the first significant reversal in the growth of this population over the past two decades. The reasons behind this change but major shifts, such as the increase of immigration enforcement and enforcement strategies, as well as unstable economy.
