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15 Surprising Facts About Immigration

Immigration is a hot-button issue. It's important to be informed about the facts. Here are some compelling numbers to help you start a discussion. To continue the conversation, make sure you check out the BuzzFeed Brews Special Edition Immigration Summit Sponsored By The Charles Koch Institute.

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The estimated number of undocumented individuals living in the United States.

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The estimated amount of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. from Mexico, according to a report by the Pew Hispanic Center.

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The number of Asians who arrived in the U.S. in 2010, according to the latest Census data.

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The number of languages spoken in the United States, as reported by the APA Presidential Task Force.

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The percentage of American physicians and surgeons are who are not born in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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The percentage of Americans who are immigrants or descendants of immigrants.

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The percentage of U.S. Nobel Laureates who are immigrants, as reported by The Huffington Post.

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The number of individuals deported in 2012, as reported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.