Which statement accurately describes the foreign-born population in the United States as of 2012?

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According to the Pew Research Center, the number of foreign-born individuals in the United States reached a record high of 40 million in 2012. This is significantly higher than in past decades, such as the 1850s, and indicates a significant increase in the foreign-born population. Choice A is incorrect because, as stated above, the foreign-born population is higher now than it was in the past. Choice B is incorrect because it implies that the number of foreign-born individuals has not increased over time, which is not true. Choice D is incorrect because, as stated above, the percentage of foreign-born individuals has actually increased over time.

Which Statement Accurately Describes the Foreign-Born Population in the United