Since 1980, a majority of all legal immigrants receive permanent residence by adjusting status inside the United States

Legal permanent residence by type, FY 1953-2025

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Source: DHS, "Yearbook of Immigration Statistics"; "Legal Immigration and Adjustment of Status Report"; State Department, "Immigrant Visa Issuances," 2026 (only for 2025)

Note: 2025 new arrivals are immigrant visa issuances