Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) are foreign nationals who have been granted the right to reside permanently in the United States. LPRs are often referred to simply as "immigrants," but they are also known as "permanent resident aliens" and "green card holders."
Click on the links below to generate a profile of selected demographic characteristics of immigrants who became lawful permanent residents during the 2006 fiscal year. Profiles are available by country of birth, state of residence, and core based statistical area of residence.