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Immigration
Moving from one country to another involves meeting certain requirements and obtaining the proper permissions. This category is for questions related to these requirements and processes.
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What problems did immigrants faced coming to America in the 1900's?
There were many problems immigrants faced in the 1900s. In the 1900s, the ships that sent the immigrants to America were mostly overcrowded and as we know at that time technology was maybe a little bit,er...... how should I say it........ oh yeah......... off. So as we see that there were no fridges at that time so after a week the food supplies,well, just went..... bad..... rotten..... smelly..... mol---.... You get it........ So when they went to America,well if they got to America (without dying on the ship) they might be sent back to their country just because...... well, they didn't pass some (stupid) medical tests... Then when they got off Ellis Island, the ground wasn't made of gold... (People used to say America's streets were made out of gold) it wasn't, anyway...... They got horrible jobs too, just because some couldn't speak English well... Horrible huh? They were also some times treated like outcasts.
Why did immigrants settle in cities in their own ethnic communities?
Immigrants settled in cities because that's where they landed, and many did not have the resources to travel to other areas where conditions were better.
Moreover, from about 1870 onwards the US became a predominantly urban society. If one compares the number of towns and cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants in 1870 and in 1920, the development is very striking, especially in the South and the West.
Most immigrants settled in cities because that was where most of the jobs were. Often, immigrants lived in very poor areas, which were overcrowded and unhealthy. Immigrants settled in cities because there was work available for them within the cities. Housing was also available.
What happens when a immigrant enters a country?
An immigrant is a person who comes from one country into another. An emmigrant leaves one country for another.
Government spending is the amount of money that a government allocates and eventually spends in a specific period of time. The US government spends about one trillion dollars per year.
What process does immigrants go through to get their papers?
well there is actually no process unless you marry someone who is an American or unless the president gives papers to all immigrants which is somehting that rare happends becasue the last the happend was in 1985
well there is actually no process unless you marry someone who is an American or unless the president gives papers to all immigrants which is somehting that rare happends becasue the last the happend was in 1985
What cultural concerns are the raised by recent immigrant?
cultural effects of immigration: americanization. which isn't nessicarily a bad thing. It seems though that the parents of children here stay strong to the way that they were raised, their culture. it's their children that become accustomed to the American ways, and some what lazy. Many of them even say that they have been americanized. My Asian friends do. My boyfriend is Mexican and has done the same thing but he's in denial of it.
Why did Spanish immigrants come to the US?
Actually they came because they leader at the time around 1800s were forcing religion upon them so the retreated to our country and land not to force religion upon other but to be able to freely preach how they wanted.
Where did most italian immigrants come from?
New York City has the largest population of Italian/Sicilian Americans and always has, followed by Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston and Pittsburgh.
With exceptions for the largest cities in western U.S. states, most Italians originally settled on or near the east coast. This still holds true today.
How do you deport someone illegally here in the USA breaking the law?
You can try contacting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, but it is highly unlikely you will get a response. Unless the person in question has committed a crime (other than illegal entry) or there is evidence that he or she is a threat to National security, the majority of reports by individuals are generally ignored.
What is a population explosion?
It is when too many people have babies and the population of the world explodes, similar to that of a mass destruction bomb and it causes pollution.
Is immigration a problem in the United States?
It is not immigration itself that is the problem. Many people see the problem as immigrants coming over to the United States illegally. How we pave our roads, free school lunches, building new community colleges, paying state workers and several other things are with taxes. Illegal immigrants don't pay taxes, but that is not the sole reason for having trouble with illegal aliens.
Some residents of the United States resent illegal immigrants for taking advantage of tax paid institutions and services. However, the governmental policies make it difficult to become a legal citizen and further allow for illegal immigrants to utilize tax dollars. If the policies are changed and made simpler, making these "illegals" into legal citizens, then they would be able to contribute to society in a much more meaningful and productive way. They would help grow the economy by working legally and also be paying taxes. Either way, if the government makes policies that doesn't allow for non-tax-paying people to take advantage of social services, then certain people wouldn't be as opposed to immigration in general. The whole argument about immigrants taking our jobs is irrational. Assuming that we've fixed problems listed above, more people means more consumption. More consumption means a higher demand for production, which leads to more jobs.
The United States welcomes everyone, and this is a lovely place to live. :)
The USA, is afraid of immigration, specially the one that comes from Mexico, why, simple since the war of 1847, the USA, took land it did not blelong to them, and the way they did was through Immigration, in Texas, so now they fear that Mexico will do the same, which I think will happen in a few years.
When an indian marries a US citizen does he become a US citizen?
An Indian cannot become a US citizen by marrying a US citizen. Not only Indians, but any other person from another country cannot become a US citizen just by marrying a US citizen. A US citizen can sponsor a Indian on an appropriate visa ( like K-1 visa) after which he/she can adjust their status to that of a permanent resident. After being a PR for 3 yrs, the Indian can then apply for US citizenship, if needed.
What was the impact of the immigration and nationality act of 1965?
it led to the arrival of millions of new immigrants in america
An undocumented parent can get deported, even if his or her baby is a U.S. citizen. However, if that person is in deportation proceedings, they may have a defense to deportation (which means they may be allowed to remain in the U.S. and avoid deportation). Of course, this is only a defense to deportation. The person can still be deported, but a young parent with a child born in the United States has a chance with this defense. The defense is called CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL and it is not an application but a defense used in a deportation/removal proceeding before the Judge which is hearing your case as to whether you should leave the country or not. In order to use this defense the parent must meet these requirements, please note this does not mean you qualify for residency or that you will win the case and no one can guarantee that you will qualify for residency through these means. 1. The young person must prove with good documentation that they have lived in the United States continuously for over 10 years. The ten years stop if you have had proceeding with the Immigration Court, been previously deported or have committed certain crimes. 2. You must show good moral character during your life in the United States. That means that you have not had problems with the police, the DMV or Immigration as well as being a productive person assimilated into society who has not depended upon Public Assistance. 3. You must have a qualifying relative; in this case, your U. S. born child will do; but Legal parents and/or a spouse will do also. 4. You must show that the parent's removal would be an exceptional and extremely unusual hardship not to the parent but to the qualifying relative. I just googled "can I be deported even if my child is a US citizen"
What difficulties did immigrants face on their journey to the US?
Most immigrants coming to the U.S. in the early 1900s arrived by ship, which was often a terrible experience. The ships were crowded & disease spread quickly. Many immigrants died aboard the ships, & those that survived suffered terrible hardships.
What are the provences of Canada?
Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories
Provinces (West to East)
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Territories (West to East)
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Does a green card holder require a visa to travel to united kingdom?
No! You can check with the Jamaica Embassy in Washington D.C. 202-452-0660
who really knows?
A "legal" immigrant is loosely defined as someone who comes to a different country from their country of citizenship through the legal process in place by the target country. In the US example a "legal immigrant" is anyone who comes to the United States on any form of visa (be it for Temporary Residence or Permanent Residence) and maintains their legal status while in the country.
The term "illegal" immigrant is employed in contemporary political discourse often incorrectly or, more to the point, imprecisely (which considering that many of the individuals perpetrating this are, themselves, lawyers is an inexcusable exercise in disinformation). There are two distinct types of immigrants which are commonly termed "illegal" immigrants:
- Immigrants who entered legally but fell "out of status", and
- Immigrants who entered illegally
The former group (those who entered legally but fell out of status) have been verified by immigration officials and inspected on entry. Their criminal backgrounds have been verified and their purpose for entry was deemed legitimate. These individuals can fall "out of status" for a variety of reasons including willfully overstaying visas but, due can also be due to sheer ignorance as to their need to renew these visas at all or any efforts on the part of immigration officials to follow-up on visa-holders to advise them of their rights to do so. The unfortunate consequence of this class of "illegal" immigrants is that, due to the nature of the US immigration laws, any minor overstay will automatically result in the individual being deportable and subject to a ban from re-entry for up to 10-years. After its expiry in 1996 there is no avenue to correct an overstay (even a minor one) that is proven to be unintentional or in error. Likewise, for the most part, Immigration Judges lack judicial discretion to make exceptions in cases where the individual is materially contributing to their community or the country.
The latter group are the class of "illegal immigrants" that some political pundits, enjoy portraying all "illegal" immigrants (and indeed, some have painted all immigrants, legal or otherwise) as falling into. These are individuals who, for whatever personal, economic or other reason opted to enter the country without following the legal process set in place by the United States to control entry into the country. These individuals enter the country in a variety of ways but, in each instance, their entry lacks any form of judicial or administrative review of their qualifications, medical history, criminal background, etc.
What event helped increase Chinese immigration in the US?
The event that helped increase Chinese immigration in the US was the signing of the Burlingame Treaty. The Burlingame Treaty was signed in the year 1868.
What are three reasons for applying for Canadian citizenship?
Under ordinary circumstances, a person cannot become a Canadian citizen if they have previously violated the Citizenship Act, if they are under a deportation order already, or if they have had their citizenship revoked. Other than these, one may not legally apply for citizenship if one is:
- currently imprisoned, on parole, or on probation for a criminal offense
- under indictment for a criminal offense
- convicted, under investigation, or under indictment as a war criminal
Other than these exclusions, anyone can become a Canadian citizen. To do so, you have to do the following:
- Determine if you are eligible to become a citizen.
- Apply for citizenship.
- Verify the status of your application and prepare for the citizenship test.
Use the citizenship study guide entitled Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship to prepare for your test
- Take the citizenship test, if you are between the ages of 18 and 54.
- Attend a citizenship ceremony, if you are 14 or older.
*You can click on the links below, which will take you to the websites discussing the process of becoming a Canadian citizen.
Your question reveals an unconscious bias. You said,
= "How can a US citizen sponsor an illegal immigrant...." = If you "sponsor" them, they are not an "illegal immigrant." Careful, the way your question is phrased says a lot about you. The very term "illegal immigrant" is insulting to ....migrant workers, especially. Mexican citizens surely don't like the phrase and, by the way, Superman was apparently an "illegal immigrant" and you SURELY wouldn't want to insult HIM.
How old can you be to move to America?
As long as you move to the United States with your parents, you can be any age at all. You may be able to enter the United States on your own if you have been admitted to a college or university. Any legal adult (older than 18 years) can apply for a visa to enter the United States, but would have to meet a number of other requirements before a Visa would be given. Requirements for moving to Canada, Mexico or other countries in America will be different.
