What do you know about immigration?

Objective To learn about the history, policy, and processes involved in becoming an American immigrant in order to understand the tensions between welcoming and barring new immigrants.

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In recent years, the largest immigrant population is from this country. BACK What is Mexico

Many Jewish immigrants came to the US and other countries to escape persecution from the Nazis leading up to and during this war. BACK What is WWII

In 1882 this act removed Chinese immigrants from the legal process of being a US citizen. BACK What is Chinese Exclusion Act

During the summer of 2014, the largest wave of refugees entered the United States from these 3 countries. BACK What is El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala

This is the percentage of small businesses created by immigrants each year. BACK What is 18%

With this status a resident in the United States has the right to vote. BACK What is Citizenship

Business travelers may enter the United States by obtaining this type of document. BACK What is ( 'Visitor for Business' Visa or B1) Visa

You have to be at least 21 years old and have this status, in order to be eligible to petition for a visa for your brother or sister to live and work permanently in the United States. BACK What is Citizenship

A green card holder (or permanent resident) must wait this many years before he or she can apply for US citizenship BACK What is 5 years

After this period of time a refugee in the United States can apply for a Green Card (Permanent Resident Status). BACK What is One Year

This means “How are you?” in this language. BACK What is Spanish

This means “How are you?” in this language. BACK What is Japanese

This means “How are you?” in this language. BACK What is Chinese

This means “How are you?” in this language. BACK What is French

This means “How are you?” in this language. BACK What is Arabic

In 2002 this department was created to protect the US from threats including terrorism. It is also responsible for securing borders and enforcing immigration law. BACK What is Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Under this provision, students who came to the US before they turned 16 and have not been convicted of a felony may apply for deferred action from DHS to be renewed every 2 years. BACK What is DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

This person and the Congress have the authority to determine the number of refugees admitted on a yearly basis, according to the Refugee Act of BACK Who is the President

For most immigrants to be admitted under the employment-based preference program, an employer must first submit a labor certification request to this department. BACK What is Department of Labor.

Double Jeopardy!

Legislation

This act would have provided conditional permanent residency to immigrants of “good moral character” who graduate from US high schools, arrived in the US as minors and have lived in the country continuously for at least 5 years. Versions of this act have passed in 15 states.

The DREAM Act

Theme: “Why I Am Glad America is a Nation of Immigrants” Format: Any written entry (essay, poem, story, interview, etc.) that reflects the theme Word Count: Up to 500 words Judging Criteria: Theme, presentation, creativity and message How to Submit: Read flyer and website for details CALLING ALL 5 TH GRADERS TO WRITE! 2015 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST

The winning entry is… … sent to the national office and judged by well-known journalists, immigration judges and award winning authors … read into the Congressional record AND… a flag is flown over the Capitol in the winner’s honor the winner reads their entry at a 700+ person event that celebrates immigration in Washington, DC on June 19, (We’ll fly you and two guests). But wait, there’s more… PRIZES!

The Immigrant Experience Jeopardy Game Credit to: Dr. Mazur and The Jeopardy Official theme song