One of the positive effects of passing the DREAM Act is that it will provide legal resident status to the illegal youth living in the U.S., who are passionate about learning and furthering their education. Almost 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school each year in the United States and cannot further education or obtain a job because of their legal status. If the DREAM Act were to be passed, these students would be able to enroll in a college or university, be able to apply for financial aid and pay in-state tuition rates as well as enter the military (Bennion). Once an immigrant completes 2 years of college or military service they will able to obtain legal status. With their new status in the country they will be able to legally work study and obtain drivers’
America Should Welcome Immigration (1845) To third-world countries and other nations ran by dictatorship form of government, America is known to be a country built on liberty and justice. Many immigrants have come to America in search for new opportunities and a life of more quality. Over the years, the U.S. government placed several restrictions and bans on immigration. Will the American government and citizens continue to be prejudice towards immigrants or will they learn to accept foreigners and the benefits that come along with the being in America? The author of this essay, Dr. Thomas L. Nichols, effectively asserts that “The right of a man to emigrate from one country to another, is one which belongs to him by his own constitution and by every principle of justice” (18).
This act will allow conditional permanent residency to some immigrant minors who come to the United States as minors and lived continuously in the United States for at least five years prior to the enactment of the bill. These children must graduate from a U.S. high school, complete two years in the military or two years at a four year college in order to receive temporary residency for a period of six years. During those six years the immigrants may qualify for permanent residency. The student must prove themselves to show good moral character, this shows the people in the United States that they are living with safe, good hearted people.If the alien has their permanent residence status terminated they will be forced to return to it’s prior immigration status before they received their conditional permanent resident status. Some people oppose the DREAM Act because they think it encourages and rewards illegal immigrants and will attract other illegal immigrants creating migrations of whole families to enter into the U.S.
OMB No. 1615-0012; Expires 12/31/2015 Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services What Is the Purpose of This Form? A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States may file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to establish the existence of a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.
Muslim leaders estimate that half the number of American converts to Islam come from the African-American community. Twenty-two-year-old Leslie Jordan is a recent convert to Islam. "I decided that I wanted to convert to a religion whose beliefs were like mine and whose practices would compliment the life I wanted to lead and help to exemplify my beliefs." Jordan, who changed her name to Thanaa ("thankfulness"), studied Islam for seven months, often cross-referencing with the Talmud and Bible. She was convinced that Islam was the truth.
International Institute: Empowering All Nationalities Kristyle M. Lawrence Group Work Practice Eloise Finney Author Note This research paper is being submitted on November 29, 2012 for Eloise Finney’s Group Work Practice course. Abstract In my early teens when I really started to notice many different nationalities coming into the United States, and the City of Saint Louis particularly, I always wondered how they went about fitting into society, making a living, furthering their education and even starting businesses. How are they learning to adapt to society and become productive upstanding citizens? I always assumed maybe they just settled in and tried to adapt as best as possible, going to schools to learn the English
Despite the positive impact immigration has had on our society, each phase of immigration has also brought fear in one form or another among our native born and more established citizens. This fear has often times resulted in political movements like the “Know Nothings” that emerged as a protestant reaction to the large number of Catholics that migrated to the U.S. shortly before the Civil War. On occasion the innate fear of foreigners on the part of U.S. citizens has given rise to Federal Legislation such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This bill singled out China as a group, restricting their immigration. States too have on many occasions tried to legislate their own laws regarding immigration.
Adoption in American: Searching for a Family Have you ever thought about being a foster parent or adopting a child? Two-hundred and fifty thousand children are removed from their biological families and placed in foster care annually in the United States. (Sparks) Many children will be returned to their biological families after measures are put in place to ensure their safety and well-being. What about the children that are not returned to their families? I have learned that approximately 120,000 children are adopted annually in the United States, but 115,000 children are left in foster care searching for there forever families.
He is a first-generation American of Arab and Lebanese descent. Once Memo earned his BA in Finance from University of Detroit Mercy he went to his home country for a whole year to experience the Lebanese culture and people. His stay there made him realize that his heritage plays a big role in his and most middle easterners lives and that needs to be carried on to a future generations. According to Memo “Growing up as an American of Lebanese descent meant that I identified more so with my parents understanding of our culture as opposed to being exposed to a present day affiliation with the Lebanese culture in Lebanon. My understanding is that of our Catholic faith as practiced in Lebanon, our cuisine and togetherness around the kitchen table, as well as the retention of the Arabic language.” In Lebanon there are 17 recognized and participatory sects in the nation and the government.
Immigration in America Immigration in America has become a major debate for everyone. According to the U.S. Immigration Support Org, an individual who is residing in a country illegally is known as an “illegal immigrant. Other terms that are commonly used include: undocumented immigrant, illegal immigrant, undocumented alien, unauthorized migrant, illegal migrant, illegal alien, migrant, or undocumented workers. More than three million people migrant to America in search of improving their lives. Some would argue that illegal immigrants can be good for our nation because it helps out with the nation’s economy and ethnic group.