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Via Digg Source: Department of Homeland Security "This is a look at the 20 countries from which the most people came to America in 2008, how many immigrants already had family here, and how many received asylum when they arrived on our shores."

"We've reorganized the CIFP website to reflect changes that have occurred over the past five years....CIFP is a leader in customized risk analysis for the public and private sector."

"....190 million people (roughly 3% of the world's population) lives outside their country of birth in 2005....India Net Inflow of Migrants 2002-2005 -270,000 / Money sent home by migrants (in USD) $26.90 billion..."

Additional Links after the article. "The study, released Aug. 22, shows that more than 1 million skilled immigrant workers, including engineers, scientists, doctors and researchers and their families, are competing for 120,000 permanent U.S. resident visas each year. The report said this creates a 'reverse brain-drain,' with skilled workers returning to their home country."