Asked by Alaina Warburton on May 03, 2024
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Among those who became permanent legal residents of the U.S. in 2017, about how many were family sponsored?
A) 66 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 33 percent
D) 25 percent
Permanent Legal Residents
Individuals who are not citizens of a country but who have been granted the right to live in that country indefinitely and access most of its legal rights.
Family Sponsored
A process in immigration policy where family members can sponsor relatives for visas or residency, based on familial relationships.
- Understand the dynamics and statistics of legal immigration in the U.S., including predominant countries of origin and the leading categories of immigrants.
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PARINE OFFICIALMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In 2017, about 66 percent of the individuals who became permanent legal residents of the U.S. were family sponsored, highlighting the importance of family reunification in U.S. immigration policy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the dynamics and statistics of legal immigration in the U.S., including predominant countries of origin and the leading categories of immigrants.