Table 7
Number of employment-based green cards issued, by region of birth, fiscal year 2022
| Region of birth | Immediate relatives of U.S.-citizens |
|---|---|
| Africa | 11,694 |
| Asia | 185,952 |
| Europe | 22,997 |
| North America | 27,384 |
| Oceania | 1,460 |
| South America | 20,731 |
| Unknown | 66 |
| Total | 270,284 |
Source: Office of Homeland Security Statistics, "Table 10. Persons Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status by Broad Class of Admission and Region and Country of Birth: Fiscal Year 2022," Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2022, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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