A clear, data-driven look at U.S. immigration and naturalization in the modern era.
This yearbook compiles tables, summaries, and definitions to help readers understand who entered the United States, who was naturalized, and how immigration policies operated in the late 20th century.
The volume focuses on the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s statistics, with detailed tables spanning from the 1820s to 1981. It includes notes on data limitations, explanations of terms, and definitions that illuminate how admissions, naturalization, and nonimmigrant classifications were recorded. While rich in numbers, the book also provides guidance on how to interpret the data and what factors shaped immigration patterns during this period.
- Learn how immigrants and nonimmigrants are classified and counted
- Explore historical trends in naturalization, deportation, and visa issuance
- See key terms explained, from naturalization to per-country limits
- Find note sections that discuss data gaps and methodological notes
Ideal for researchers, policymakers, students, and anyone needing a solid reference on United States immigration and naturalization statistics from this era.