Understanding Legal Issues of New Populations Introduction Harriett A. Paul Florida A&M University

Module 5 Module 5 is designed for the Extension Educator working in communities with new immigrant populations. Module 5 is designed for the Extension Educator working in communities with new immigrant populations.

Introduction The Introduction provides demographics on new immigrant groups in the U.S.: The Introduction provides demographics on new immigrant groups in the U.S.: Their Countries of Origin; Their Countries of Origin; Their Socio-economic History; and Their Socio-economic History; and Where They Are Settling in the U.S. Where They Are Settling in the U.S.

MAJOR IMMIGRANT GROUPS BY REGION OF ORIGIN Europe38,816,282 Europe38,816,282 The Americas18,506,482 The Americas18,506,482 Asia 9,479,289 Asia 9,479,289 Africa 795,428 Africa 795,428 Oceania 274,256 Oceania 274,256

Immigration Levels in the 20 th Century

Immigration Trends of the Past 80 Years

TOP TEN IMMIGRANT GROUPS BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN 2002 Mexico Mexico India India China China Philippines Philippines Vietnam Vietnam El Salvador El Salvador Cuba Cuba Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnia-Herzegovina Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Ukraine Ukraine

Selected Demographic Characteristics FY 2002 Admissions Total Admissions ,063,732 Total Admissions ,063,732 Gender: Gender: Male - 485,596 Male - 485,596 Female-577,868 Female-577,868 Unknown- 268 Unknown- 268

Selected Demographics 2002 Age: Age: Under 16 Years 186,328 Under 16 Years 186, Years102, Years102, Years and Over774, Years and Over774,716 Unknown 209 Unknown 209

Selected Demographics 2002 Marital Status: Marital Status: Single375,451 Single375,451 Married644,892 Married644,892 Widowed 23,751 Widowed 23,751 Divorced/Separated 16,091 Divorced/Separated 16,091 Unknown 3,547 Unknown 3,547

Selected Demographics 2002 Occupation: Occupation: Executive & Managerial29,277 Executive & Managerial29,277 Professional & Technical79,370 Professional & Technical79,370 Sales14,869 Sales14,869 Administrative Support12,838 Administrative Support12,838 Farming, Forestry, Fisheries 9,028 Farming, Forestry, Fisheries 9,028 Laborers, Fabricators35,638 Laborers, Fabricators35,638 Precision Prod, Craft, Repair13,206 Precision Prod, Craft, Repair13,206 Service33,948 Service33,948

Selected Demographics 2002 Occupation (continued): Occupation (continued): No Occupation/not working No Occupation/not working Outside home414,593 Outside home414,593 Homemakers113,725 Homemakers113,725 Students or Children254,821 Students or Children254,821 Retirees 3,585 Retirees 3,585 Unemployed 42,462 Unemployed 42,462 Unknown420,965 Unknown420,965

Where Are the New Populations Settling In the U.S.? The Following Data Provides the Top Ten States and Metropolitan Areas Selected By Immigrants As Their Preferred Place of Residence from The Following Data Provides the Top Ten States and Metropolitan Areas Selected By Immigrants As Their Preferred Place of Residence from

What Is the Potential Social Service Impact on these Communities? Health Issues and Costs Health Issues and Costs Educational Services Educational Services Training Needs – Employees & Employers; Life-skills Training Needs – Employees & Employers; Life-skills Language Barriers Language Barriers The Need for & Access To Public Assistance The Need for & Access To Public Assistance Obtaining Licenses/Operating a Motor Vehicle, etc. Obtaining Licenses/Operating a Motor Vehicle, etc.

How Organized & Knowledgeable Is Your Community? Are There Community Support Groups Actively Working with New Immigrants In Your Community? Are There Community Support Groups Actively Working with New Immigrants In Your Community? Do They Work In Rural Areas? Do They Work In Rural Areas? What Services Do They Provide? What Services Do They Provide?

Support From Public Policy & Elected Officials Does Your Local Public Policy Promote Multiculturalism & Community Unity? Does Your Local Public Policy Promote Multiculturalism & Community Unity? Are Your Public Officials Involved In Issues Affecting All Groups In the Community? Are Your Public Officials Involved In Issues Affecting All Groups In the Community?

Support From Public Policy & Elected Officials Does Your Community Sponsor Events with Multicultural Themes, e.g., Parades, Picnics, Fundraisers for Special Projects, Health Seminars In A Second Language, etc.? Does Your Community Sponsor Events with Multicultural Themes, e.g., Parades, Picnics, Fundraisers for Special Projects, Health Seminars In A Second Language, etc.?

How Prepared Is Your Business Community? Are Potential Employers Aware of the Work Habits and Customs that May Affect the Work Performance of the New Immigrants? Are Potential Employers Aware of the Work Habits and Customs that May Affect the Work Performance of the New Immigrants?

How Can the Extension Educator May A Difference? Improve Your Knowledge & Understanding of the New Population, e.g., Improve Your Knowledge & Understanding of the New Population, e.g., Culture-Customs Culture-Customs Work Habits-Ethics Work Habits-Ethics Major Health Issues Common to the Group Major Health Issues Common to the Group Socio-economic History, Need for Life-skills Training & Public Benefits. Socio-economic History, Need for Life-skills Training & Public Benefits.

The Extension Educator Can Be An Effective Agent Of Change Be Proactive: Meet With Business & Public Service Groups to Begin to Match Needs With Services. Be Proactive: Meet With Business & Public Service Groups to Begin to Match Needs With Services. Talk With Business Groups and Potential Employers About Technical, Vocational, Agricultural and Other Skills that May Exist In the Community of New Immigrants. Talk With Business Groups and Potential Employers About Technical, Vocational, Agricultural and Other Skills that May Exist In the Community of New Immigrants. Organize Short Employer Training Activities to Assist the Employer In Creating A Positive Work Environment. Organize Short Employer Training Activities to Assist the Employer In Creating A Positive Work Environment.