Vocabulary
Define Immigration.
If you live in America without legal status, what would they label these immigrants as?
Unauthorized or undocumented.
Where do most of US immigrants come from today?
Mexico.
What does TPS stand for?
Temporary Protection Status
What does an undocumented immigrant mean?
We define the term “undocumented” broadly to include all immigrants who reside in the United States without legal status.
Why might an immigrant not apply for citizenship to get legal status as a citizen?
Top reasons for not applying include language and personal barriers, lack of interest and not being able to afford it.
Which country in Asia has the most immigrants in the US?
China
What does DACA stand for?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA)
What is a Green Card?
A green card, known officially as a permanent resident card, is an identity document which shows that a person has permanent residency in the United States.
What Act opened up immigration for Asia and Latin America?
The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act opened up immigration from Asia and Latin America.
During the North Europe Wave in 1840-1889, what countries did most immigrants come from? List 3.
Most of the immigrants in this part of Europe came from Germany, Ireland, and the UK.
Who can apply for Asylum?
Applicants can apply because of dangers faced in their home country. These immigrants can stay in the U.S. legally while they wait for a decision on their case.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
What Act further increased legal immigration and allowed immigrants from more countries to enter the U.S. legally?
The Immigration Act of 1990 further increased legal immigration and allowed immigrants from more countries to enter the U.S. legally.
In the United States, what states have the most immigrants living there?
In 2022, most of the nation’s 46.1 million immigrants lived in four states: California (10.4 million or 23% of the national total), Texas (5.2 million or 11%), Florida (4.8 million or 10%) and New York (4.5 million or 10%).
Why would an immigrant be offered TPS?
TPS is offered to individuals who cannot safely return to their home country because of civil unrest, violence, natural disaster or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.