1970's to the Present
The Refugees Act of 1980- made it possible for more than 3 million people to resettle and find protection in the United States.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986- it was passed to control and deter illegal immigration to the United States.
The Immigration Act of 1990 allowed 700,000 immigrants per year to enter the US for the next three years and an annual ceiling of 675,000 per year for every year after.
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act- Passed by President Clinton in 1996; addressed border patrol and upgraded border patrol enforcers, equipment, and patrolling process.
| Many people that come to the United States seek political freedom, or economic opportunity. They affect the United States by putting a strain on government services, filling low-paying jobs, and causing border issues. They also contribute bilingual educations, a pathway to citizenship, and an increasing cultural diversity.
Facts about Immigration: · The number of legal immigrants has increased from 2.5 million in the 1950s to 38 million from 2007 · Illegal immigration is one of the biggest problems in the United States · The number of illegal immigrants is unknown because we can’t monitor the population, but the estimated number is 9-20 million. · Every year the US spends about $40 billion in deportation of illegal immigrants.
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This is the border of US and Mexico. Border Patrol looks out for illegal-aliens trying to cross the border. ( http://www.menwithfoilhats.com/2010/02/snipers-target-border-agents/)  | Definitions: Immigrant- someone who comes to this country from another to stay Alien- someone who comes to the US temporarily Illegal aliens- people who enter the country without permission Old Immigrants- came to the United States prior to the Civil War; from Northern and Western Europe New Immigrants-came to the United States between 1870 and 1920; most immigrants came from China, Japan, and Southern and Eastern Europe. Modern Immigrants- have come to the United States since the 1970s; most immigrants came from Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin American countries Melting Pot- the blending of many cultures in the United States |
Citations
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Meissner, Doris. "Thirty Years of the Refugee Act of 1980." IIP Digital. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jul 2012. <http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/publication/2010/09/20100921144657aidan0.8100397.html
Naik, Abhijit. "U.S. Immigration Facts." U.S Immigration Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jul 2012. <http://blog.usimmigration-services.com/2011/03/07/united-states-immigration/>.
"Immigration." Immigration Through TIme. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jul 2012. <http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/Timeline.html >.
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