subject: Drop in the Number of Illegal Immigrants Residing in the U.S -Blog [print this page] Drop in the Number of Illegal Immigrants Residing in the U.S -Blog
An analysis of a 2009 census data shows that there has been a sharp decline in the number ofillegal immigrants who have been attempting to cross the southern border of the U.S, especially Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The estimated number of illegal immigrants deported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reached a peak of more than 389,000 people last year. The two major reasons that have caused the decrease in the number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. are the sour economy and increased law enforcements across the border with Mexico. Arizona's new immigration law is considered as the toughest anti-immigration in the country. According to the new immigration law of Arizona, the state officials can question the status of any immigrant under 'reasonable suspicion.' There is bitter debate over Arizona's strict new immigration law and it has now been challenged in federal court. It has been estimated that the number of illegal immigrants who lived in the U.S. in 2007 was around 12 million and decreased to 11.1 million in 2009. However, according to the Department of Homeland Security, the total number of illegal immigrants is estimated at 10.8 million. The discrepancy in the numbers is due to the fact that the government uses a different method for census survey. On the whole, the number of illegal immigrants in the US now constitutes roughly around 4 percent of the American population, the same as it was in 2005. From 2008 to 2009, the states that saw the biggest decline include Florida, Virginia, and Nevada. The State of Arizona also saw a decline in the number of illegal immigrants, but the figure was relatively small when compared to other states in the Southeast. To know more about the laws of the U.S government, visit usa-green-card.com. They have a professional team to help applicants process their applications in a fast and efficient way.
