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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.
5,726 Questions
How many immigrants where in the us between 1820 and 1960?
Four Million Immigrants Came to America During the 1840s and 1850s.
apex.......................one of a number of important issues before Congress
Green card can you apply for us citizenship if you have a felony conviction?
You can file the application, and it may or may not be granted based on the circumstances. BUT, be truthful - because if citizenship were to be granted and the felony conviction was found later, your US citizenship could be revoked.
How do you write a support letter to immigration for my partner?
You have to file Joint. She can apply for a ITIN, which is a number for people without SSN. All she needs is a birth certificate and 1 ID. This can be from her country but it cannot be expired.
How do you report an illegal alien who you has married someone only to try to obtain citizenship?
WOW. That's pretty cruel. Its kind of sad that Americans don't know too much about how trully painful and life changing deporting some1 is. No matter how bad the person is or was to you in your own opinion, believe me, it will come back to 3 times as hard in a different form that u wouldn't even be able to tell that u'r suffering becuz of what u did. It is not easy. simply get a divorce it is her loss if anything but no need to deport. i would never advise that no matter what, unless she murdered some1. Have a heart my dear. U don't know what deportation really is. Its kind of like being imprisoned for life for a crime that u never committed. eitherways.. have a good day and best of luck.
There are not different time limits established for legal immigrants from different countries, the procedures are the same for each person, with the exception of a foreign national who qualifies as an asylee or refugee. Immigrants of any country who have entered the US illegally and not eligible for permanent residency or US citizenship. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov
What rights duties and obligations are included with US citizenship?
Duties as a US citizen includes:
- Jury duty: This is the sole differential obligation between the citizens and non-citizens. Only the citizens are granted jury duty.
- Military participation: Both the male permanent residents and citizens register for the selective service system and the professional military has limited the need for the citizen soldiers.
Rights as a US citizen are listed below:
- Right to live and work: Freedom to work and live in the US is awarded alike to both permanent residents and citizens but the permanent resident stands a chance for it to be withdrawn.
- Travel freely: The right to enter and leave US freely is possible only for the citizens.
- To vote: US citizens only have the right to excise their franchise. On grounds of race, color, age, sex or failure to pay tax they cannot be denied this right.
- Join public office:According to the US constitution to be eligible into US House of Representatives they should be a citizen for minimum seven year period and in the case of senator's requirement is citizenship for nine years before taking office.
comunity service,serve in military, jury duty, obey the laws, vote, and pay taxes
The main rights of an American citizen are spelled out in the Constitution's Bill of Rights which includes right to worship as one chooses and right to a speedy trial. The duties for US citizenship, on the other hand, include the expectation for each citizen to follow the letter of law and fulfill tax obligations.
What is the responsibilityies of a good citizen?
The role of good citizen is to contribute to the siciety. Good citizens vote to make themself productive,pay taxesand educate them
Vote in elections, obey the laws, and respect the privacy and rights of your neighbors.
If you have the time or inclination to volunteer for community projects, that is a definite positive, but hardly required.
Is up and running not being so old and grouchy and not hating the hold world
In the constitution, there is sometimes an implied duty to act. A good citizen would recognize that duty and act accordingly.
1. Respect another persons natural rights. 2. Follow the laws set by your state and national governments.3. To vote
[It needed 60 senatorial votes to pass it but it was short by 5 votes. The republicans decided to vote on party lines. They thought that this legislation will just encourage illegal immigration the more. So it did not pass, unfortunately.]
Whoever wrote the above needs help. The Dream Act is an open invitation to violate American law and it's sovereignty. The FIRST step is to gain control of the border to stop the invaders. Repeal of the law that says an illegal can birth their baby in the US and they attain automatic citizenship is a good second step. Third is a case by case exportation of criminals from other countries in our prisons ( payed for by US citizens).
Fourth is examination of those here now and inviting the pro USA immigrants to stay. This includes culling the herd of the undesirables (thieves, druggies, etc) that have no regard for our laws. There are multiple cases of illegals killing US citizens, DUI, felonies that cannot be be tried simply because they are not US citizens.
My grandparents emigrated to America in the 19 teens. They obeyed the law and followed the process until they became citizens. By the way 3 of the 4 spoke no English when they arrived but they learned. Unlike the Latin America and South Americans invading our country and demanding America learn Spanish.
--This goes for the second person who commented on this page.
There is no need to offend the person who wrote the first response. I agree that immigrants might make you feel uncomfortable but you have no freaken right to get all offensive with them. The last thing they need is ppl like you. I understand that your grandparents obeyed the law and followed the process until they became citizens but so do many other ppl. Your grandparents weren't the only ones going threw the process. There are many other ppl who have been obeying the law and have been waiting for more than 10 years to become citizens but things are getting tough now-a-days. So dont come over getting all ugly about immigrants! You have to learn to respect others smartass!!
Why were some U.S.-born citizens prejudiced against immigrants?
They may have been infested with terrible/unkown diseases.
Can illegal immigrants get welfare payments in Texas?
By Law, an illegal and even a legal resident (to a certain degree) cannot receive any welfare benefits. However, some illegal immigrants can get benefits by acquiring illegal social security cards (fake numbers) or from stolen social security cards (stolen identity).
On a side note, children of illegal immigrants that are born into this country are considered legal American citizens because of "Jus Soli" which means "right of the soil" (birthright) by the 14th amendment. They can receive welfare benefits and any of the privelages and rights of any American Citizen.
The way you can get deported if the ICE through the police or some other entity notifies them that a person is an illegal immigrant.
If an illegal alien has a baby with a us citizen can he be on the birth certificate?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having children resulting from the marriage DOES NOT automatically award citizenship or permanent resident status to an alien, especially one who is deemed to be in the U.S. illegally. The non-citizen must follow the prescribed procedures as required by federal law through USCIS. The children ARE citizens if they were born in the United States OR if one of the parent is a U.S. citizen (not just a Resident, but a Citizen).
Once a citizen child reaches 21, they can then act as a sponsor for their parent to obtain Legal Residency. However, note that it is not possible to have an illegal alien obtain legal residency unless they leave the country first - that is, you can't come to the U.S. illegally, then have someone sponsor you to stay. You must leave the country, have someone sponsor you, then re-enter on a valid visa.]
Personal Experience My husband and I have been married for six years and we have two kids, the oldest is five, and my husband is still not legal. I've told immigration just how important it is that he get his papers because of this and they said it doesn't matter how many kids he has, yada yada. They are culeros.
If the guy only has children that are US citizens, and no one else, he probably will have to wait for them to grow up and petition for him.
Why did many nativists oppose Chinese immigration?
The nativists think that the immigrant will take over their job when they com into the country.
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924 did not affect the .?
The Johnson read immigration act of 1924 did not establish quotas of any kind for residents.
How old must a sponsor for an immigrant be?
you can be any age to get sponsored, if your good at the sport that's all that matters.
How did government banned immigration in the late 1800?
In 1827 and 1829, the United States offered to purchase Mexican Texas. Both times, President Guadalupe Victoria declined to sell part of the border state.[1] After the failed Fredonian Rebellionin east Texas, the Mexican government asked General Manuel Mier y Teránto investigate the outcome of the 1824 General Colonization Law in Texas. In 1829, Mier y Terán issued his report, which concluded that most Anglo Americans tried to isolate themselves from Mexicans. He also noted that slave reforms passed by the state were being ignored.[2]
Almost all of Mier y Terán's recommendations were adopted in a series of laws passed on April 6, 1830 under President Anastasio Bustamante. The law explicitly banned any further immigration from the United States to Texas. Settlement contracts were brought under federal rather than state control, and colonies that did not have at least 150 inhabitants would be canceled. Provisions of the law were designed to encourage Mexican citizens to move from the interior to Texas. Mexicans who agreed to relocate to Texas would get good land, free transportation to Texas, and some financial assistance. Convicts would be sent to Texas to build fortifications and roads to stimulate trade.
Other parts of the law were targeted at those already living in Texas. Bustamante rescinded the property tax law, which had exempted immigrants from paying taxes for ten years. He further increased tariffs on goods entering Mexico from the United States, causing their prices to rise.
Where to mail application for naturalization?
US citizenship can be obtained only after a person has been a green card holder for the past 5 years and satisfied the other eligible criteria. If they are getting naturalized, they need to use Form N-400 and N-600 to get the certificate of citizenship through their parents. Both these forms need to be filed in at the USCIS office that has jurisdiction over the area of residence of the applicant.
What differences existed between the old immigrants and the new immigrants?
right now..most immigrants are very young and experienced. Most teens are oming here today just for fun, yeah they work but they have no family to provide for like older guys from before who m igrated here. The past immigrants sent money to their family atleast each week and cared for them and thought about them 24/7. now most people getting here are teens and they only care about the freedom they get here. Without having their mom or dad yell at them and care for them, be on their back all the time. In other words, past immigrants only came here to work and get the money for their families and their family was their priorities. Now, immigrants don't care about their family, they work hard but don't send all their money to their family, they waste most of it on beers and parties. That's basically how curren immigrants are differesnt from past immigrants..
Well, for adoption, you have to get official papers sent to the court and all and I'm pretty sure there's a hearing (I'm not a lawyer) so I think it's up to a judge. I remember when I got adopted, there wasn't a formal hearing I don't think (I was 9, I'm 18 now so it's a bit fuzzy haha) but the judge talked to me and talked to my parents and asked me if I wanted to be adopted and probably did legal searches and stuff on my (now) father. So, if the judge deems you to be a fit parent and the 17 year old is okay with the adoption, then they should agree to everything. I don't really see the point, it's just a year until they're 18 and legally an adult. Maybe you want to do it for insurance purposes? I don't know. Just a guess.
How did immigration shape the culture of Canada?
Pretty much in every way imaginable. There is no " United States " Original people. If your not a Native American, your an immigrant somewhere along the line back 10,000BC. So the world you see, or at least the culture boom around the 1900's, hits in food like pizza and hotdogs, to cars we drive be it German or Japanese.
No, the United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen Area.
What did immigrants do for fun?
many immigrants went in search of jobs when they arrived and soon after, they went to stay in tenement houses if they didn't work in factories (factory jobs supply you with a home with other kids of your gender; up to 5 kids in a room. mostly only children worked in factories to keep the machines operating because they had small hands that cold fit in small spaces). the housing was temporary; many owners rented tenements to immigrants mostly for 5 cents a night. many immigrants stayed there because it was cheap and many immigrants' wages were low. they needed a place where they could stay that was cheap and they could afford with the wages they received each day. since many immigrants were poor and arrived with no money, they needed the entire family to work all the time except the lady of the house when there was a baby in the family.
Why did the Mexicans cross the border into the unites states?
In look for jobs and better living conditions
