Background Info
How has immigration changed over time?
shifting origins, policies, and societal impacts,
What is Deportation?
The process of removing a person who does not have lawful status in the United States
What are some political impacts of immigration?
Public opinion on immigration can vary significantly based on factors such as race, ethnicity, and political affiliation.
What is a refugee?
Hint - (forced )
A person who has been forced to leave their country because of persecution or war.
What is incresed labor forces?
Immigration expands the labor pool, helping to fill jobs in various sectors, including those that native-born workers may be unwilling to do.
What are some push factors?
war, persecution, economic hardship, poverty, political instability, lack of opportunities, or natural disasters
What is a Green Card
A document verifying status as a legal permanent resident.
How does immigration increase diversity?
Immigration leads to increased cultural diversity, which can enrich society and foster understanding.
What is Citizenship?
The legal status of being a recognized member of a nation or country, with rights and privileges afforded to citizens.
What is Family-Sponsored Immigration?
A significant portion of the annual visa limit is allocated to family members of U.S. citizens and legal residents.
What are some pull factors?
job opportunities, family reunification, conditions or opportunities that attract people to migrate to a new location, such as better economic prospects, political stability, or a higher quality of life.
What is employment authorization
Permission to work in the United States.
What are challenges that immigrants themselves face?
Immigrants may face challenges such as language barriers, discrimination, and difficulties in accessing social services
What is ICE?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
What is U.S. Customs and Border Protection for?
Responsible for managing the nation's borders, including the inspection and processing of travelers and the prevention of illegal immigration.
How has immigration impacted society?
Immigration has had a impact on the social, economic, and cultural landscape of both the countries and also contributing to economic growth, cultural diversity.
What is immigration?
The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
How does immigration impact Native-Born Citizens?
Some native-born workers may face job displacement or wage stagnation in certain sectors due to immigration.
What is an Alien?
A legal term for any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States.
What is a Nonimmigrant Visa?
Designed for temporary stays in the U.S. for specific purposes, such as tourism, business, education, or work
What is Immigration?
The movement of people from their home country to another.
What is an immigrant?
A person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence.
How can immigration impact society?
Immigration can put a strain on public resources such as schools, healthcare, and housing.
What is an Undocumented Migrant?
A person residing in a country without legal permission.
What are Executive Orders and Policy Memoranda?
The President can issue executive orders and policy memoranda to implement or modify immigration policies, which can be subject to legal challenges.