Immigration Terms
To become more similar to a new group.
What is assimilation?
An immigrant needs to get this in order to become a permanent resident of the US.
In 2023, the US will allow up to 125,000 refugees to resettle in our country. This is an example of a _____
What is quota?
In 2021, the US accepted the most lawful immigrants from which continent?
A. Europe
B. North America
C. Asia
What is North America?
One of the rights of the First Amendment is ______
What is freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and to petition the government.
Going to another country to escape war, devastation, human rights issues etc.
I _________ to the United States
A person who leaves their home country because of war, persecution, or natural disaster is called a _____
What is refugee?
The US accepted this many refugees in 2022.
A. 20,000
B. 100,000
C. 25,000
What is 25,000?
Name the three branches of the US government.
Executive, judicial, legislative
Official membership in a country.
What is citizenship?
This word means to keep your identity as part of a larger community.
What is integration?
The act of staying separate from other groups, whether government sanctioned or initiated by a distinct group is called ________
What is segregation?
Which European country did most immigrants come from in 2021?
A. Germany
B. Ireland
C. United Kingdom
What is the United Kingdom? (10,000)
Who is one of our US senators?
Susan Collins or Angus King
Forcibly being sent back to your home country.
The idea that we should protect the interests of citizens against the interests of immigrants.
What is nativism?
If you plan on studying abroad, working in another country, extended vacations elsewhere, or you want to immigrate to another country you will need to get this.
What is a visa?
Which Asian country sent the most immigrants to the US in 2021?
A. India
B. China
C. Philippines
What is India? (90,000)
We vote for president during this month.
What is November?
A person ________ from Ireland to the US.
What is emmigrates?
The process of becoming a citizen of another country.
What is naturalization?
How many non-immigrant visas were issued in the US in 2022?
A. 1 million
B. 10 million
C. 7 million
What is 7 million?
Which US city had the highest number of immigrants obtaining lawful permanent residence in 2021?
A. Portland, ME
B. New York City, NY
C. Los Angeles, CA
What is NYC? (101,000)
The "Father of Our Country" is
George Washington