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Immigration and the Law

Immigration and the Law. Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. A bolished the National Origins Formula (quota system) that had been in place in the United States since the Immigration Act of 1924. Created Preference System (Family, College-educated, Entrepreneurs). Still in place today.

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Immigration and the Law

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  1. Immigration and the Law

  2. Immigration and Nationality Actof 1965 • Abolished the National Origins Formula (quota system) that had been in place in the United States since the Immigration Act of 1924. • Created Preference System (Family, College-educated, Entrepreneurs). • Still in place today

  3. Preference System as of 1990 • Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens • Spouses and children and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent resident aliens • Members of the professions and scientists and artists of exceptional ability • Married children of U.S. citizens • Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens over the age of 21 • Skilled and unskilled workers in occupations for which there is insufficient labor supply • Refugees given conditional entry or adjustment — chiefly people from Communist countries and the Middle East • Applicants not entitled to preceding preferences — i.e., everyone else

  4. What makes someone “legal”? • US Citizen • Birth (the easiest way to become a citizen) • Born in the US • Born abroad to US citizens • Naturalization (the more complicated route) • Process by which immigrants become legal American citizens • How would you do on the test?

  5. Naturalization Test!

  6. Lawful Permanent Resident • LPR: Granted legal permanent residence in the United States, but are NOT citizens • Apply for a “Green Card” to become a LPR • May attend school, join the military, own property • May NOT vote

  7. Green Card Eligibility • Family – no limit for immediate family of US citizens • Job/employment (limited # of Green Cards) • Refugee or asylum (limited # of Green Cards)

  8. How long must one wait? • Different factors determine how long you must wait for permanent resident status • Date when you apply • Country of origin • Preferences for each category

  9. Visas • Document that allows a foreigner entry into the US for a limited time period • Examples: • Student visas • Worker visas • Diplomatic visas • Journalist visas • Lottery

  10. Becoming a citizen ain’t cheap.

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