If you are interested in who came to the US (legally) and why (for decades) and you love to pore over numbers, this is the place for you to spend many a joy-filled hour—“2007 Yearbook of Immigrant Statistics.” Published in September 2008 by the Department of Homeland Security, this is a must-have document for anyone interested in immigration generally.
For example, on page 18, I learned that in 2007, 54,942 refugees became legal permanent residents. 81,183 asylees (definition) became legal permanent residents and 42, 127 diversity visa lottery winners hit the jackpot.
To new readers: We have a ‘Where to find information’ category, those of you new to the refugee resettlement program might wish to visit from time to time.