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What we know about the U.S. H-1B visa program

March 4, 2025 - 15:54

Nearly 400,000 H-1B applications were approved in fiscal year 2024, most of which were applications to renew employment.

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Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship draws more disapproval than approval

February 21, 2025 - 10:52

Overall, 56% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, while 43% approve.

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What Americans think about Trump’s immigration actions early in his second term

February 7, 2025 - 10:56

Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say they approve of Trump increasing efforts to deport people who are living in the U.S. illegally.

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Key facts about the U.S. Black population

January 23, 2025 - 12:01

Utah experienced the fastest growth in its Black population between 2010 and 2023, with an increase of 89%.

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Topic: Government aid to immigrants in the U.S. illegally

December 20, 2024 - 09:28

Majorities of Americans in both parties say immigrants in the country illegally should not receive state and local government aid.

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Americans lean toward keeping legal immigration steady, see high-skilled workers as a priority

December 19, 2024 - 14:54

About four-in-ten Americans (42%) say highly skilled workers should be given top priority to legally immigrate to the U.S.

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Striking findings from 2024

December 6, 2024 - 11:54

Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.

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Striking findings from 2024

December 6, 2024 - 11:54

Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.

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Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions

November 22, 2024 - 11:55

Among those who support mass deportations, 43% also say undocumented immigrants should have a way to stay in the country legally.

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Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions

November 22, 2024 - 11:55

Among those who support mass deportations, 43% also say undocumented immigrants should have a way to stay in the country legally.

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