Most Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults believe the United States used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer is, according to a survey released on Monday ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence next month.“Forty-one per cent of AAPI adults say they have started carrying proof of Immigration status or citizenship, or know someone who has, and 34 per cent say the same about changing travel plans because of Immigration status,” according to the Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research.Only one in three surveyed still sees the US as a great place for immigrants. Meanwhile, 64 per cent say that it used to be but is not any more.
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MON · 2026-06-15 · 21:31 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0615-84723
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AAPI survey finds fading faith in US as destination for immigrants amid Trump crackdown
A recent survey by the Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research reveals that a majority of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults no longer view the United States as a welcoming destination for immigrants. Released ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary, the survey found that 64% of AAPI adults believe the U.S.
Lucy QuagginSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-15 · 21:31 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A recent survey by the Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research reveals that a majority of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults no longer view the United States as a welcoming destination for immigrants. Released ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary, the survey found that 64% of AAPI adults believe the U.S. once was a great place for immigrants but is not anymore, with only one in three still holding that positive view. The findings also indicate a tangible impact on personal behavior, as 41% of AAPI adults report carrying proof of immigration status or citizenship, or know someone who does. Furthermore, 34% have changed travel plans due to immigration status.
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64% of AAPI adults say the US used to be a great place for immigrants but is not any more.
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Only one in three surveyed AAPI adults still sees the US as a great place for immigrants.
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34% of AAPI adults say they have changed travel plans because of immigration status.
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41% of AAPI adults say they have started carrying proof of immigration status or citizenship, or know someone who has.
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Most AAPI adults believe the US used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer is.
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