Did you know…

Did you know that “one in seven Illinois residents is an immigrant, while one in eight is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent?” Did you know that “in 2015, 1.8 million immigrants (foreign-born individuals) comprised 14.2 percent of the Illinois population?” Discussions related to immigration issues are at an all-time high. Thus, it is important to be informed about the facts on immigration in Illinois. The following link provides insight into the demographics and characteristics of immigrant populations, economic contributions of documented and undocumented immigrants, and tax contributions of immigrants. Our office urges you to use the link as a resource to provide you with facts on immigration specific to your state.

http://americanimmigrationcouncil.org/topics/state-by-state