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U.S. Farm Workers Be Replaced by Machines?

U.S. Farm Workers Be Replaced by Machines?

The U.S. has had about 2.5 million hired farm workers since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) legalized 1.1 million unauthorized farm workers and made it easier…

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Department of Homeland Security: Reporting on Border Security Metrics Could Be Improved

Department of Homeland Security: Reporting on...

The U.S. has approximately 6,000 miles of land borders, 95,000 miles of coastline, and more than 300 ports of entry where travelers and cargo are inspected. Securing U.S. border areas…

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Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population

Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S....

The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2022, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated…

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Immigration: The U.S. Entry-Exit System

Immigration: The U.S. Entry-Exit System

This report provides an overview of the country’s entry-exit system. It provides a summary of the statutory requirements of the system, including the mandate that it uses biometric identifiers. It…

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The Demographic Outlook: 2023-2053

The Demographic Outlook: 2023-2053

The size of the U.S. population, as well as its age and sex composition, affects the economy and the federal budget. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office describes its…

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fiscal Year 2022 Progress Report

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fiscal...

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to eliminating unnecessary barriers, restoring faith in the immigration system, while improving transparency, efficiency, and the customer experience. This Fiscal Year…

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Unauthorized Immigrants’ Eligibility for Federal and State Benefits: Overview and Resources

Unauthorized Immigrants’ Eligibility for Federal...

This report summarizes unauthorized immigrants’ eligibility for federal and state public benefits, as outlined by the PRWORA (Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act). It ends with some questions for Congress…

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