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Immigration, Public Opinion and Congress

Gallup reviews how well public opinion fits with the bipartisan committee's recommendations on border security, immigration and spending.

Americans Want More, Not Less, Immigration for First Time

One-third of Americans would like to see immigration levels to the U.S. increased, 28% want current rates to decline. Democrats and independents are growing more in favor of increasing levels of immigration.

American Attitudes and U.S. Population Growth

U.S. population growth has slowed significantly, the result primarily of significant trends related to fertility and immigration.

More Americans Say Immigrants Help Rather Than Hurt Economy

Americans believe immigrants help the economy by providing low-cost labor rather than hurt the economy by driving down wages in the U.S.

In the News: Immigration

President Donald Trump may be open to providing a pathway to citizenship for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, a policy that 84% of Americans supported when Gallup last asked about it.

New High in U.S. Say Immigration Most Important Problem

The 23% of Americans naming immigration as the most important problem is the highest Gallup has recorded, though slightly more still say the government is the top U.S. problem.

Americans Oppose Border Walls, Favor Dealing With DACA

The majority of Americans oppose expanding walls along the U.S.-Mexico border, while a strong majority support allowing migrants brought illegally as children to become U.S. citizens.

In 1965, Americans Favored Immigration Based on Family Ties

As Congress crafted the 1965 bill that revolutionized U.S. immigration policy and launched "chain migration," Gallup found Americans open to the change.

Nevadans Most Likely to Say State Good Place for Immigrants

Although two-thirds of West Virginia residents say their area is a good place for immigrants to live (67%), this is the lowest figure in the country. The highest is in Nevada, where 90% indicate their area is hospitable to immigrants.

Gallup Review: Americans, Immigration and the Election

Immigration policy has taken on new resonance in this presidential election cycle. Gallup reviews American public opinion on immigration, including what the public wants government to do going forward.
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