European Immigration to the US

European Immigration to the US

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European Immigration to the US

Analysis of European immigration to the United States, including current numbers, nationality breakdowns, and reasons for changes in immigration patterns.

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Instituto De Política Migratoria (Mpi)
Which European nationalities are most represented among immigrants in the US?
The largest groups of European immigrants in the US are British (14%), German (11%), Ukrainian (9%), Russian and Polish (8%), and Italian (6%). The war in Ukraine significantly increased the number of Ukrainian immigrants.
What are the primary reasons for the changes in European immigration to the US?
The decrease in European immigration to the US is due in part to increased emigration within Europe itself. The rise in Ukrainian immigrants is largely a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine and humanitarian programs.
What percentage of immigrants in the US are of European origin, and how has that number changed over time?
Europeans comprise about 10% of the 46.2 million immigrants in the US, a number that has slightly decreased since the 1980s. The majority of European immigrants are from Eastern Europe, with a decline in arrivals from Western and Southern Europe since the 2000s.
What are the main ways European immigrants obtain legal status in the US, and where do they tend to settle?
41% of current European immigrants are direct relatives of US citizens, while 30% obtained green cards through employment-based preferences. New York and California have the highest concentrations of European immigrants, at 15% and 14%, respectively.
How does the age of European immigrants compare to the average age of all immigrants in the US, and where do most European immigrants live globally?
The average age of European immigrants in the US is 54, significantly higher than the average age of 47 for all immigrants. Approximately 70% of the 63.3 million European immigrants worldwide reside in other European countries.