This graph shows the number of persons obtaining legal permanent resident status in the United States from 2009 to 2016, by gender. In 2016, about 54.4 percent of green card recipients were female. This corresponds to 644,002 persons. A total 1.18 million green cards were given out that year.
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This graph shows the number of persons obtaining legal permanent resident status in the United States from 2009 to 2016, by gender. In 2016, about 54.4 percent of green card recipients were female. This corresponds to 644,002 persons. A total 1.18 million green cards were given out that year.
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This graph shows the number of persons obtaining legal permanent resident status in the United States from 2009 to 2016, by gender. In 2016, about 54.4 percent of green card recipients were female. This corresponds to 644,002 persons. A total 1.18 million green cards were given out that year.
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In 2009, 4 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2010, 5 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2011, 10 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2012, 35 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2013, 42,533 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
A legal permanent resident (LPR) or “green card” recipient is defined by immigration law as a person who has been granted lawful permanent residence in the United States. Permanent resident status confers certain rights and responsibilities. For example, LPRs may live and work permanently anywhere in the United States, own property, and attend public schools, colleges, and universities. They may also join certain branches of the Armed Force and apply to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain eligibility requirements.
The fiscal year is the accounting period for the federal government which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends.
Data for year 2009 & 2010 has been taken from a previous publication.
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- United States
- Survey time period
- Fiscal years 2009 to 2016
- Supplementary notes
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In 2009, 4 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2010, 5 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2011, 10 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2012, 35 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
In 2013, 42,533 people received a green card whose gender was unknown.
A legal permanent resident (LPR) or “green card” recipient is defined by immigration law as a person who has been granted lawful permanent residence in the United States. Permanent resident status confers certain rights and responsibilities. For example, LPRs may live and work permanently anywhere in the United States, own property, and attend public schools, colleges, and universities. They may also join certain branches of the Armed Force and apply to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain eligibility requirements.
The fiscal year is the accounting period for the federal government which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends.
Data for year 2009 & 2010 has been taken from a previous publication.
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