Immigration is a complex issue that lies at the intersection of federal, state, and local policymaking. Many myths and misconceptions surround the topic, making it difficult to have a constructive, well-informed national conversation about immigration policies. Take our Immigration Facts quiz to test your knowledge of how the immigration system works.
10%
28%
56%
75%
5%
25%
40%
70%
5%
24%
39%
57%
The employment-based system, determined by skills and U.S. labor market needs
The family-based system, which considers relationships to family members in the United States
The refugee system, which admits people for humanitarian reasons
As unauthorized immigrants, outside the legal immigration system
Green card holders can petition for their parents
U.S. citizens can petition for their cousins
Green card holders can petition for their married children
None of the above
3,000
100,000
2,500,000
4,400,000
Demonstrate that not enough U.S. workers are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work
Show that the employment of H-2A workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers
Demonstrate that the jobs are temporary and seasonal in nature
All of the above
5,000
85,000
500,000
1.2 million
0
1,000
60,000
1 million
5%
13%
25%
42%
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