U.S. Immigration Statistics at a Glance

Updated February 2026 · Sources: DOJ EOIR, DHS, CBP, USCIS

Key numbers from across the U.S. immigration system — court backlogs, border encounters, asylum outcomes, deportations, legal immigration, and more. All data from official government sources.

⚖️ Immigration Courts

Total cases (1990–2026)9.7M
Currently pending1.9M
Completed cases7,757,811
Immigration judges1,409
Immigration courts88
Nationalities represented260
Average case duration397 days (1.1 years)
Representation rate26.7%

🛡️ Asylum & Relief

Asylum grants (all time)918,787
Asylum denials (all time)658,280
Overall asylum grant rate58.3%

🚨 Enforcement & Removal

Removal orders628,798
Voluntary departures814,501
In absentia orders2,162,444
Administrative closures194,743

🌎 Border Encounters

Total CBP encounters (FY2020–2026)12,049,921
Peak yearFY2023
Peak year encounters3,148,444

💊 Drug Seizures

Total drugs seized1,900,997 lbs
Fentanyl seized65,123 lbs
Total seizure events183,003

📑 Appeals & Bonds

Total BIA appeals1,457,288
Total bond hearings1,586,265
Average bond amount$11,412
Median bond amount$7,500
Bond grant rate4.3%

🗽 Legal Immigration

Annual green cards issued~1M/year
DACA active recipients515,570
USCIS application backlog5.4M
Visa overstay rate (FY2024)1.09%
TPS pending applications1M+

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Source: Department of Justice EOIR, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, USCIS. Data current through February 2026. Learn more →