 Chapter 1.2

 The US is a nation of immigrants.  There are many common misconceptions about immigrants.

Does this picture show diversity?

 American diversity American diversity  Watch for the variety of different foods, holidays, landscapes but most importantly, people.

 The plight of the Immigrants The plight of the Immigrants

 Albert Einstein  Jewish. Greatest physicist of the twentieth century. Born in Ulm, Germany  Accepted a position at Princeton University during Nazi rise.

 Jewish father, Catholic mother, born in Hungary.  Famous news editor. Pulitzer’s paper gained favor among the public for exposing corruption and tax dodger.  Left behind prestigious Pulitzer prize award.

From Austria Body builder, actor, and governor of California

 The United States hasn’t always limited how many immigrants are allowed into the country.  Think of reasons as to why our government limits immigration.  GO TO THIS LINK: ml ml  What is our current immigration quota?

Generally speaking, refugees are “pushed” out of their home country because of dangerous situations. Can you think of any scenarios that might occur whereby people would be so endangered that they need to relocate to another country for safety? Because of this, refugees do not have to go through the same, often lengthy, process of formal immigration.

 The official and legal way for an immigrant to become a citizen of the United States  The basic requirements to go through the naturalization process are: o Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. o Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years. o Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply. o Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400. o Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400. o Be able to read, write, and speak basic English. o Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics). o Be a person of good moral character. o Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.

 Once an immigrant becomes a naturalized citizen, that person has all the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of any other American citizen.  Including running for governmental positions…EXCEPT THE PRESIDENCY! ONLY NATURAL-BORN CITIZENS CAN BE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT! o What happens if they both are unable to serve as president? The Speaker of the House becomes president! What if the Speaker of the House is a foreign-born naturalized citizen? Then that person would be skipped and the next natural-born successor would be named. o Still interested? Go here CLICK!CLICK!

NO! NOT THAT KIND!!! Creepy.

 Aliens are legal residents of the United States that have not gone through the naturalization process to become a citizen.  They can basically do what everybody else does, but they cannot serve on juries, vote, or be elected to a governmental position.  Coincidentally to the picture on the previous slide, they have to carry around an identification card that is green. It’s called a green card

NO! NOT THAT KIND!!! Creepier.

 People sneak across the United States border without getting the necessary permission to enter.  Usually, it’s for better jobs, education, and healthcare.  Because they are undocumented, we have no idea how many illegal aliens live in the United States.  Life is tough because… o They have to avoid law enforcement o They aren’t entitled to minimum wage and often are paid much less o Cannot open bank accounts or lines of credit  THE DREAM ACT THE DREAM ACT