Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States | Pew Research Center

March 19, 2021

Key facts about U.S. immigration policies and Biden’s proposed changes

Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States

Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States

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Most immigrants receive green cards because of family ties in the United States

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Key facts about U.S. immigration policies and Biden’s proposed changes
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