This survey shows the opinion of the American people on the level of immigration in the United States from 2006 to 2017. In 2017, 14 percent of respondents stated that they thought the level of immigration to the United States should be increased in the future.
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This survey shows the opinion of the American people on the level of immigration in the United States from 2006 to 2017. In 2017, 14 percent of respondents stated that they thought the level of immigration to the United States should be increased in the future.
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| Present level | Increased | Decreased | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 42% | 17% | 39% |
| 2007 | 35% | 16% | 45% |
| 2008 | 39% | 18% | 39% |
| 2009 | 32% | 14% | 50% |
| 2010 | 34% | 17% | 45% |
| 2011 | 35% | 18% | 43% |
| 2012 | 42% | 21% | 35% |
| 2013 | 40% | 23% | 35% |
| 2014 | 33% | 22% | 41% |
| 2015 | 40% | 25% | 34% |
| 2016 | 38% | 21% | 38% |
| 2017 | 38% | 24% | 35% |
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