Migration from Muslim-majority countries to US drops 96 per cent

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 21:42 · Archive

Migration from Muslim-majority countries to the United States has fallen by 96 per cent since Donald Trump's second term began.

According to State Department figures, immigrant visas and refugee admissions from 45 majority-Muslim countries fell from 21,096 in December 2024 to 808 in February 2026. Visas for family members of US citizens from those nations also fell by around 95 per cent.

How it is being reported

• Republican glee erupts as White House boasts sharp decline in immigration from Muslim-majority nationsFox News · 30 Sept, 18:47
• Migration from Muslim countries slashed by 96% since Donald Trump returned to White HouseGB News · 30 Sept, 01:46

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