Research Guides
Government Sources by Subject: Immigration
United States
- Immigration Statistics, U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityThis landing page for immigration statistics points to the most recent reports, yearbook, Data and Statistics, and more. . .
- Immigration: Records of the INS, 1880-1930 This link opens in a new window
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Immigration & Naturalization Service records covering Asian, Mexican & European immigration. (ProQuest History Vault)
- Statistical Yearbook of the Immigration and Naturalization Service - U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service1978-2001 available online via Hathi Trust. Also available in print.
The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) was a branch of the Department of Justice until 2003 when its duties were transferred to the Department of Homeland Security. - United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)USCIS oversees lawful immigration to the United States. It provides information, grants immigration and citizenship benefits, promotes understanding of citizenship, and more. . . You can Search Legal Documents for information on laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the immigration-related components of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Yearbook of Immigration Statistics1996-present available online.
2002-2011 available in print.
Includes statistics on legal permanent residents, refugees and asylees, naturalizations, non-immigrant admissions, and enforcement.
INS Annual Reports
- Annual Report of the Immigration and Naturalization ServicePublic domain access from Hathi Trust, 1941/42-1982; see also: 1941-1978 in print
Prior to the creation of the publication Statistical Yearbook of the Imigration and Nationalization Service in 1978, immigration statistics from the INS were published in the department's annual report. This report has been known by different names over time. The following titles can be found in the UW libraries:
- Annual Report of the Commissioner General of Immigration to the Secretary of LaborPublic domain access from Hathi Trust, 1915/16-1924/25; see also:
1912/13-1931/32 in print
1921-1932 on microfiche - Annual Report of the Chief of the Division of Naturalization to the Commissioner-General of ImmigrationPublic domain access from Hathi Trust, 1906/07-1911/12; see also: 1908/09-1911/12 in print.
- Annual Report of the Commissioner-General of Immigration to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor for the Fiscal Year...Public domain access from Hathi Trust, 1905/06-1911/12; 1903/1904-1911/1912 in print.
International Migration
- International Migration, United States Census BureauThe U.S. Census Bureau produces annual estimates of net international migration for the nation, states, and counties in the United States. Projections of the U.S. population are also made using assumptions about net international migration. Find out about their methodology and data sources, look through the many working papers on individual topics, or look at their useful page linking to related sites.
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)Information about IOM, what it does and where it works; see Migration for facts and figures, a migration law database, UN documents, and more. . .
- UN Data, United NationsDatabases accessible by topic, with timely update notices, and country data services. Use "migration" as your search term. You can also look for further information in the overall United Nations Statistics Division.
- Focus MigrationStatistics and analysis on immigration, migration, asylum and integration issues through country profiles and policy briefs which are available in English. A German language newsletter is also accessible. A link in the top right corner of the screen switches between the German and English text pages.
Immigration Timeline
- Immigration to the United States, 1789-1930, Harvard UniversityThis timeline is part of a large web-based historical collection documenting voluntary immigration to the United States.
Congressional Research Service Reports
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), a division of the Library of Congress, writes most of the briefs for Congress, providing high-quality research and analysis. The reports created by CRS staff are a rich source of information, succinct and well-researched. The following sources have collections of CRS reports related to immigration or are easily searchable.
Congressional Research Service Reports, University of North Texas
Congressional Research Service, Public Intelligence Blog. Note: recent additions are listed at the top of the page. Scroll down to get to the collections by topic.
Immigration, Congressional Research Services, a sample UW Libraries catalog search
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- ImmigrantsA sample catalog search in UW Libraries Search; be sure to look at the LC Subject information for each entry to find further leads.