1. Citizenship, Immigration and Naturalization

2. E pluribus unum
“Out of many, one.”

3. America =The “Melting Pot”
Immigrants: came from all over the world
America is based on immigration
Different demographics
Do they keep their customs or change??

7. Immigrants
Limited immigration: quota (# of people who can enter the country)
We prefer these immigrants
Husbands, wives, children of US citizens
People who have skills
Aliens:
Live in the US but still a citizen of another country.

8. How to become a US citizen?
Native- born
Naturalization: legal process to become a citizen

9. Jus soli
“Right of soil”
Born here

10. Jus sanguinis
Right of blood
Ancestors who are citizens

11. How to become a citizen? Naturalization Process
1)Live in the US for at least 5 years
2)Alien who are married to a citizen wait only 3 years
3)18 years old
4)File application with Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)
5)Citizenship test
6)Pledging allegiance

13. How can you loose your citizenship?

14. Deportation
Send back to their own country
Why?

15. Treason
Betrayal of ones country

16. Refugees
People trying to escape their country because of dangers. The US allows them to come here.

18. Ellis Island and Angel Island
Stopping points for immigrants before coming entering the US
Ellis Island=New York
Angel Island=California