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English Settlers Come to America-
This is when our entire nation was started. -
Immigration Laws created in the Colonies
"Lame, impotent, or infirm persons were prohibited from entering without providing security that the town into which they settled would not be charged with their support. " -
The US Constitution is adopted
This is important because within the Constitution, it gives the US congress power to establish a rule for naturalization. -
Alien Naturalization Act enforced by US Government
This law requires two years spent in the country, and one year spent in a specific residence before applying for citizenship. -
Congress Bans the importation of slavery
After this it was illegal to import slaves. -
Treat of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty ended the Mexican-American war, and gave the US rights to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah, California -
Commisoner of Immigration appointed by President
This commissioner would work under the secretary of state and was the one to authorize labor contracts. -
US Constitution 15th Amendment is passed
The 15th amendment granted the right to vote to all citizens no matter their "race, color, or previous condition of servitude." -
Ellis Island opens as Immigrant Check Point
Millions of immigrants came through the small island of Ellis Island, so it was turned into a check point to avoid illegal immigration. -
Arizona/Mexcio Border Control is created
This was the start of border control on the Arizona/Mexico Border. This was put in hopes of preventing illegal immigration. -
Alien Registration Act
This act required all immigrants to obtain a fingerprint card in the US. -
The Bacero Program beings
The importation of Mexican labor workers to begin work as agricultural laborers. And they were given basic human rights in exchange for the work. -
Immigration Act of 1990 increases limit on Legal Immigration
This act increased the limits on legal immigration, while also revising all grounds for exclusion and deportation, gave temporary protection to aliens, and also extended the Visa Waiver Program. -
Arizona Immigration Law
This law states that all illegal immigrants over the age of 14 who stay in the US more than 30 days must register with the government and maintain the proper documents to stay in the US -
Donald Trump elected US President
Trump has made it very clear he wants to deport illegal immigrants, and build a wall on the border so no more can come and this has many minorities fearing for what comes next.
