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1607 - Beginning of Colonial Immigration; English Settlers Arrive in America
Beginning of Colonial Immigration; English Settlers Arrive in America the settlement on the James River in 1607 marked the beginning of a nation--a nation that was certainly English in its foundation, whatever may be said of the superstructure. Foreigners' began early to straggle into the colonies. -
England Stops Emigration to the Colonies
the British authorities generally were active in fostering foreign immigration. however, after 1773, all naturalization was abruptly stopped, and in the next year, heavy financial burdens were imposed upon emigrants and shipmasters who violated the law -
Naturalization Act
There was a change in the law about the age of being a citizen for the immigration. it was before changing 14 years of living and working in the U.S, but then it changed to 5 years. So, any immigration who complete 5 years of working in the U.S can apply to a citizen. -
The United States officially takes control of Louisiana
The United States officially takes control of Louisiana, an enormous area of imprecise boundaries extending from the Mississippi River west to the Rocky Mountains, more than doubling the land area of the new nation. -
Irish Immigration to U.S Begins along with Anti-Irish Sentiments in U.S
Irish Immigration to U.S Begins along with Anti-Irish Sentiments in U.S
In the century after 1820 , 5 million Irish immigrants came to the United States. -
State Immigration Laws Become Unconstitutional
State Immigration Laws Become Unconstitutional; Congress Begins to Bring Immigration Under Direct Federal Control for the First Time -
Statue of Liberty Unveiled
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, on Bedloe's Island, was given as a gift from the French nation to the American people and as a symbol of their eternal friendship. Also, it represented and invited to the immigrate. -
Mexican Revolution
Mexican revolution drives thousands of Mexicans across. Mexican Revolution spread throughout the country and took on deep social and economic, rather than just political ramifications. The resulting chaos drove thousands of Mexicans north. -
Angel Island Immigration Station Opens
construction of an Immigration Station began in the area known as China Cove. Surrounded by public controversy from its inception, the station was finally put into operation in 1910. -
New Mexico is admitted as the 47th U.S. state.
New Mexico is admitted as the 47th U.S. state. -
Arizona is admitted as the 48th U.S. state
Arizona is admitted as the 48th U.S. state. It is the last state to be admitted in the contiguous United States, marking the complete political incorporation of U.S. territorial acquisitions west of the Mississippi River.[95] -
US Congress Authorizes "Mounted Inspectors" Along the US-Mexico Border
US Congress Authorizes "Mounted Inspectors" Along the US-Mexico Border
Mounted watchmen of the U.S. Immigration Service patrolled the border in an effort to prevent illegal crossings. -
Estimated 17,300 Chinese Entered the United States Illegally
An estimated 17,300 Chinese immigrants entered the United States through the back doors of Canada and Mexico from 1882 to 1920. U.S. -
The law of Alien Registration
Alien Registration law
29 Jun 1940 There was a new law that asked all the illegal immigrants to have fingerprint cards. They also should write the write information about them such as where they work and their political beliefs. -
2 to 4 Million Immigrants in the United States Illegally
Census Estimates 2 to 4 Million Immigrants in the United States Illegally with about Half from Mexico. -
New law for the Immigration in Arizona
29 Jul 2010
In Arizona 29 Jul 2010 there was a new law that required all the immigrants who are older that 14 years old and want to stay in the U.S for a long time to create documents by the register with some part of the government to have this required document and they should carry it all the time with them. -
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization.
