Immigration

DHS can’t say how many people leave U.S. each year

By Sarah Bedford
Published December 17, 2015 5:14pm ET
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DHS can’t say how many people leave U.S. each year
After admitting between 400,000 and 500,000 people overstay their visas annually, Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs at DHS, said the agency only has ready access to data about the individuals that leave the country by air. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

A Department of Homeland Security official was unable to answer questions Thursday about how many people leave the United States every year.

After admitting between 400,000 and 500,000 people overstay their visas annually, Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs at DHS, said the agency only has ready access to data about the individuals that leave the country by air.

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