Did the Syrian Civil War Lead to Major Immigration to the U.S.?
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Did the Syrian Civil War Lead to Major Immigration to the U.S.?

The Syrian immigrant population in the U.S. has several striking features. 🪪 Despite the fact that most came to the U.S. since 2010, Syrian immigrants are much more likely than the overall immigrant population to be U.S. citizens. 🟩 As a result of Syria’s civil war, these immigrants are also more likely to have obtained a green card after arriving as a refugee or through seeking asylum. 🌴 More than 1/4 of Syrian immigrants live in California, with sizable numbers especially in Southern California.