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. . ."
Immigrants at in the United States, 2005
A Snapshot of America’s Foreign-Born Population
Oral Statement of Mark Krikorian on Comprhensive Immigration Reform II
Oral Statement of Mark Krikorian
Executive Director, Center for Immigration Studies
Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform II
October 18, 2005
Read Mr. Krikorian's Full Written Testimony
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Policymakers face two main questions on immigration:
What are we supposed to do with the 11 million illegal aliens already here?and,