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Immigrant Admissions Hit 1987 Highs Amid Law Change
INS reports 601516 aliens admitted for permanent residence in FY 87, the second-largest in 50 years, while marriage based entries decline under a new anti fraud law. Mexico Philippines Korea Cuba India top nationalities. California New York Florida Texas New Jersey Illinois lead intended states. New York Los Angeles Miami Chicago and MD-DC-VA metro areas account for 40 percent of admissions.
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