1. A Nation of Immigrants
Ch. 14.1

2. Opening Activity
Explore the Immigration Act of 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?

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. Immigration Policy
D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 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 % revision a. diversity visas 2. refugees, family, private law