U.S. Green Card holders by Country of Birth and Region

Mexico is the top origin country of the U.S. green card holders. In 2017, 170581 immigrants living in the U.S. are from Mexico, accounting for 15.13% of all U.S. green card holders. The next largest origin groups are from China (6.34%), Cuba (5.76%), India (5.36%), Dominican Republic (5.19%) and the Philippines (4.36%).

By region of birth, green card holders are from Asia accounted for 37.68% of all immigrants followed by North America (36.69%). Other regions make up smaller shares compare to Asia are Africa (10.54%), Europe (7.48%) and South  America (7%).