Table 8
Number of employment-based green cards issued, top-15 countries of birth, fiscal year 2023
| Region of birth | Employment-based preference categories |
|---|---|
| India | 28,570 |
| China | 26,270 |
| Philippines | 16,250 |
| Brazil | 14,030 |
| South Korea | 9,570 |
| Mexico | 8,800 |
| Canada | 5,310 |
| United Kingdom | 4,450 |
| El Salvador | 3,740 |
| Venezuela | 3,440 |
| Nigeria | 3,430 |
| Vietnam | 3,330 |
| Iran | 3,300 |
| Colombia | 2,910 |
| Guatemala | 2,690 |
| Total top 15 | 136,090 |
| Total worldwide | 196,760 |
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 2023,” Yearbook 2023, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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