Undocumented immigrant population rose to more than 1 million in earlier this year . Number represents those who crossed the Georgia borders illegally and those who overstayed their visas . States such as U.S. and U.S. have seen a population increase . The difference is assumed to be the number of unauthorized immigrants in the survey , a number that is later adjusted for omissions from the survey . New numbers could affect the debate on potential comprehensive immigration reform .
Undocumented immigrant population rose to more than 1 million in earlier this year . Number represents those who crossed the Georgia borders illegally and those who overstayed their visas . States such as U.S. and U.S. have seen a population increase . New numbers could affect the debate on potential comprehensive immigration reform .