Politics of Immigration, A NATO Summit and crop tops.

The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Today, more than 40 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants¹. The population of immigrants is also very diverse, with just about every country in the world represented among U.S. immigrants.

The 21st century has seen an unprecedented wave of global migration. In many countries, including those in North America, Europe, and Oceania, the percentage of the population that is foreign-born is at or near record highs.

In the United States, for example, the share of the population that is foreign-born is approaching its previous high of 15 percent, which was reached in 1890. In other countries, the increase in immigration has been even more dramatic over the past two decades.

This surge in global migration has brought with it both opportunities and challenges. As countries around the world continue to grapple with the effects of this migration wave, it will be important to find ways to integrate these new populations while also addressing the concerns of native-born citizens.

In 2018, the top country of origin for new immigrants coming into the U.S. was China, with 149,000 people, followed by India (129,000), Mexico (120,000) and the Philippines (46,000).

Here's a table of the top 10 countries of origin for immigrants to the U.S. in 2020:

| Country | Number of Immigrants |

| Mexico | 100,325 |

| India | 46,363 |

| China | 41,483 |

| Dominican Republic | 30,005 |

| Vietnam | 29,995 |

| Philippines | 25,491 |

| El Salvador | 17,907 |

| Brazil | 16,746 |

| Cuba | 16,367 |

| South Korea | 16,244 .

Immigrants in the United States face many challenges. Some of the most common challenges include:

1. **Language Barriers**: The language barrier is a significant challenge as it affects the ability to communicate with others. This may negatively impact the quality of informed decision-making and the care experience for immigrants¹.

2. **Lack of Employment Opportunities**: Immigrants are among those people who are most likely to face discrimination on the job. Newly arrived immigrants are usually disenfranchised in terms of their knowledge of the job market. At the same time, immigrant professionals face difficulties in obtaining recognition for foreign academic credentials¹.

3. **Housing**: Immigrants face severe challenges finding safe, decent, and affordable housing. Many recently settled immigrants are jobless and can’t afford to pay rent¹.

4. **Access to Medical Services**: Immigrants have low rates of medical insurance coverage and poor access to health care services. These barriers range from financial limitations to discrimination and fear of deportation.

As record numbers of immigrants continue to arrive in wealthy countries, there has been a growing backlash against immigration. This has led to the rise of populist parties and increased pressure on governments to implement stricter immigration policies.

Experts say that this backlash is part of a recurring cycle in immigration policy. Businesses often advocate for more relaxed immigration laws, as it can lower their labor costs and increase profits. This attracts support from both pro-business politicians on the right and pro-integration leaders on the left, resulting in immigration policies that are more liberal than what the average voter desires.