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US Immigration
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Naturalization Act of 1790
In order to become a naturalized US citizen you need to have lived in the United States for two years. -
The Naturalization Act of 1870
This allowed Africans and their decants to become citizens of the United States. -
Page Act of 1875
Prohibited the entry of immigrants that the U.S didn't want. Didn't allow Asians who came for labor, Asian women who were to engage in prostitution, and convicts from other countries. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Suspended Chinese Immigration for 10 years -
Immigration Act of 1882
Any immigrant who got to the United States by ship had to pay a 50 cent tax when they landed on the port. Government agents were also to expect vessels and immigrants. If the agent thought the immigrants shouldn't be allowed he was able to expel them. -
Geary Act
Strengthened the Chinese Exclusion Act by forcing Chinese residents to carry a permit at all times. If they were to be caught without they would be in danger of being deported. -
The Naturalization Act of 1906
Immigrants were required to learn English if they wanted to be a U.S. Citizen. -
Immigration Act of 1907
Restricted immigrant for certain classes of disabled and diseased people. -
Immigration Act of 1917
Restricted more people from entering the United States such as homosexuals, idiots, and people who weren't right in their mind. People who were over 16 and unable to read and write weren't able to enter the U.S. Also restricted immigration from Asia. -
Emergency Quota Act of 1921
restricted annual immigration from a given country to 3% of the number of people from that country living in the U.S. in 1910 -
Immigration Act of 1924
The percentage of how many people can be admitted went from 3% to 2%. -
Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act
It allowed Chinese immigration which wasn't allowed since the Chinese Exclusion Act. Also made Chinese residents to become United States citizens. -
Immigration and Nationality Act
liberalized immigration from Asia, but increased the power of the government to deport illegal immigrants suspected of Communist sympathies. -
Cuban Refugee Adjustment
A resident from Cuba can become a permanent resident if the U.S. thinks they are eligible. -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Abolished the national origins quota system that had structured American immigration policy since the 1920s -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
Immigration Reform and Control Act-Hiring an illegal immigrant became illegal. Also, any immigrant who lived in the U.S. before 1982 were now able to become a citizen. -
Immigration Act of 1990
Increased the total immigration limit to 700,000 and increased visas by 40 percent. Family reunification was retained as the main immigration criterion, with significant increases in employment-related immigration. -
REAL ID Act
Set certain federal standards upon all driver’s licenses to prevent further terrorism and unlawful entry into and out of the country.
