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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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History Policy Status Greeting
The Immigrant Experience
Many Jewish immigrants came to the US and other countries to escape persecution from the Nazis leading up to and during this war.
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What is WWII
In 1882 this act removed Chinese immigrants from the legal process of being a US citizen.
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What is Chinese Exclusion Act
During the summer of 2014, the largest wave of refugees entered the United States from these 3 countries.
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What is El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala
Business travelers may enter the United States by obtaining this type of document.
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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.
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What is Citizenship
A green card holder (or permanent resident) must wait this many years before he or she can apply for US citizenship
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What is 5 years
After this period of time a refugee in the United States can apply for a Green Card (Permanent Resident Status).
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What is One Year
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.
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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.
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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 1980.
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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.
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What is Department of Labor.
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.
• 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 5TH 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 recordAND…•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, 2015. (We’ll fly you and two guests).
But wait, there’s more… PRIZES!