How many are undocumented?
Most immigrants about 75% – come to the US legally. Many undocumented immigrants don t come to the US by crossing a border illegally. In fact, four out of ten enter legally with student, tourist, business or some other temporary visa and become illegal when they stay in the US after their visa expires. • Where do immigrants live in Massachusetts and New Hampshire? 772,983 people in Massachusetts, or 12.2% of the population, is foreign-born. 17.6% of the population over 5 years of age speaks a language other than English at home. Immigrants represent 25.5% of the population in Suffolk County (where IIBoston is located) and 15.2% of the population of Middlesex County (where IILowell is located). Immigrants are also highly represented in Essex County (11.3%), Bristol County (11/7%) and Norfolk County (11.8%). 54,143 people in New Hampshire, or 4.3% of the population, is foreign-born. 7.6% of the population over 5 years of age speaks a language other than English at home. Immigrants repres
