Illegal Immigration
"The unauthorized resident immigrant population is defined as all foreign-born non-citizens who are not legal residents. Most unauthorized residents either entered the United States without inspection or were admitted temporarily and stayed past the date they were required to leave. . ."
"Nearly half of the 12 million-plus illegal aliens in America arrived legally with temporary, non-immigrant visas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) estimates that a 'substantial' percentage of America’s illegal population is made up of visa overstays — their estimates range from 27 to 57 percent. . ."
Steven Camarota Discusses Immigration Legislation (Lou Dobbs Tonight - 10/17/13)
Steven Camarota, the Center's Director of Research, appeared on Lou Dobbs Tonight. On the show, he discusses President Obama's renewed push for immigration legislation. Genevieve Wood, Vice President of the Heritage Foundation also joins in on the discussion.