A Nation of Immigrants Ch. 14.1

Opening Activity Explore the Immigration Act of 1965 1. What immigration policy was done away with through this Act? 2. What specifications were established for new immigrants? 3. Do you think this specialized focus is better/worse?

Objectives Explore how the U.S. classifies noncitizens Discover how immigration policy has changed in the U.S. over time

Immigrants and Aliens I. Immigrants and Aliens -person who lives in a country where they’re not a citizen A. Classifying (5 Categories) 1. resident alien – established permanent residence 2. nonresident alien – short stay 3. enemy alien – citizen whose nation is at war with U.S. 4. refugees – people fleeing to escape persecution/danger 5. illegal alien – comes to U.S. without legal permit ex) passport, visa, entry permit

Alien Rights B. Alien Rights 1. Nearly all rights under Constitution 2. Exceptions: a. voting b. military service c. jury duty d. no free travel throughout states (wars) *must inform Immigration & Naturalization whenever they move

Immigration Policy II. Immigration Policy (4 Stages) A. 1882 – 1924 1. Chinese Exclusion Act 2. Old v. New Immigrants B. 1924 – 1965 1. National Origins Act a. Quota system (2%) C. 1965 1. Immigration Reform Act a. selective processes

Immigration Policy D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 1. Amnesty (before 1/1/82) 2. Punishment of Businesses who hire illegal's a. $250 - $2,000 fine for each Alien E. Immigration Act of 1990 1. 7% revision a. diversity visas 2. refugees, family, private law