Immigration introduction

1. Immigration introduction Senior Seminar

2. Reasons for immigration Push factors Pull factors • War • Discrimination • Disease • Economic failures • Joining a family member • Economic prosperity • Educational opportunity • Political freedom • Religious freedom

3. Why do people resist immigrants coming to the U.S.? • Jobs • Wages • National security • Border issues • Education, health-care, other service

4. Different types of immigrants in the U.S. • Naturalized citizen • Illegal immigrant • Illegal alien- a foreigner who has entered or resides in a country illegally or without authorization • Undocumented worker • Temporary foreign worker • Guest worker- a foreigner permitted to work for a temporary basis

5. Process for becoming a citizen • Complete Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet • Fill out “Application for Naturalization” (Form N-400) • Get two photographs taken • Collect the necessary documents • Send you application, documents, and fee to lockbox facility • Receive an appointment letter • Get fingerprinted • Receive notification on schedule for interview • Interviewand written test • Receive a decision • Receive a ceremony date • Interview about what you have done since last interview • Take the oath • Receive your certificate • Go to and apply with the Social Security Administration • Apply for a passport