Here's Who Got US Green Cards Last Year
Summary
In the fiscal year 2025, over 1.3 million people received U.S. green cards, with Mexico being the top country of origin. Most green cards were given through family-based immigration, followed by employment and refugee statuses, according to data from the Department of Homeland Security covering October 2024 to September 2025.Key Facts
- A total of 1,320,080 green cards were issued in fiscal year 2025.
- Mexico had the largest number of recipients, with 195,760 green cards issued.
- Family-based immigration accounted for the majority, with 684,530 green cards given to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
- Employment-based green cards were the third largest category, with 159,070 issued.
- Refugees and asylum seekers received 116,470 and 60,390 green cards respectively.
- The Diversity Visa lottery granted 52,470 green cards.
- The data covers the end of the Biden administration and the start of President Trump’s second term.
- Since January 2025, President Trump’s administration has introduced new immigration rules increasing scrutiny on green card applications and limiting some pathways to residency.
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