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The US Immigration System in 8 Minutes

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Posted: 19th June 2017
Jacob Mallinder
Last updated 22nd September 2025
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How many different ways are there to qualify to immigrate to the US, and how many immigrants live in the country? We explain the different types of immigrants, whether they're coming for family or to work, refugees, investors, or visa lottery winners.

We also help you understand how many immigrants there are total in the country, both legal and illegal, how many are working, and how many permanent residents there are in America with green cards. Finally, we'll explain how many visitors the U.S. sees in a year and why they can come.

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Jacob Mallinder
Jacob has been working around the Legal Industry for over 10 years, whether that's writing for Lawyer Monthly or helping to conduct interviews with Lawyers across the globe. In his own time, he enjoys playing sports, walking his dogs, or reading.
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