The History of Immigration in the United States
Timelines, trends and stories about the history of immigration in the U.S.
Immigration at the 2009 North American Leaders Summit
Immigration-related excerpts from the transcript of the press conference by U.S. President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on August 10, 2009 during the North American Leaders Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Immigration-related excerpts from the transcript of the press conference by U.S. President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on August 10, 2009 during the North American Leaders Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing Excerpts on Immigration
Immigration-related excerpts from the transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Immigration-related excerpts from the transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Senator Al Franken on Immigration
Minnesota Senator Al Franken's views on immigration.
Minnesota Senator Al Franken's views on immigration.
President Obama Launches Immigration Reform
Thursday, June 25, 2009 marked the first meeting between President Obama and members of Congress to discuss immigration reform.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 marked the first meeting between President Obama and members of Congress to discuss immigration reform.
What is the Difference Between INS and USCIS?
The names INS and USCIS are often used interchangeably to refer to the agency that administers immigration and naturalization services within the United States, but do they mean the same thing?
The names INS and USCIS are often used interchangeably to refer to the agency that administers immigration and naturalization services within the United States, but do they mean the same thing?
Immigration and the President's 2010 Budget
On May 2, 2009, President Obama released his full budget providing all the details for the blueprint that Congress approved in the Budget Resolution. Border security and immigration enforcement rather than making the process easier for current legal immigrants.
On May 2, 2009, President Obama released his full budget providing all the details for the blueprint that Congress approved in the Budget Resolution. Border security and immigration enforcement rather than making the process easier for current legal immigrants.
Janet Napolitano at the Oversight Hearing of the Department of Homeland Security
On May 6, 2009, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and provided an update on how the department is dealing with important immigration issues.
On May 6, 2009, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and provided an update on how the department is dealing with important immigration issues.
President Obama's First 100 Days and Immigration
The first 100 days in office yardstick is important to every President. Unfortunately for Americans, immigration reform was not one of President Obama's first-100-days key issues.
The first 100 days in office yardstick is important to every President. Unfortunately for Americans, immigration reform was not one of President Obama's first-100-days key issues.
Janet Napolitano Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing
On January 15, 2009, Homeland Security Secretary designate and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano testified at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
On January 15, 2009, Homeland Security Secretary designate and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano testified at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Top 10 Immigration Issues of 2008
Campaign promises are easier to keep when you don't make any, and immigration wasn't on the agenda for most of the 2008 election year. Immigration might not have grabbed the limelight in 2008 but there was certainly no shortage of news stories. The following top 10 immigration issues were popular in 2008.
Campaign promises are easier to keep when you don't make any, and immigration wasn't on the agenda for most of the 2008 election year. Immigration might not have grabbed the limelight in 2008 but there was certainly no shortage of news stories. The following top 10 immigration issues were popular in 2008.
The History of Naturalization Requirements
The history of naturalization requirements can be found in the legislative history of immigration to the United States.
The history of naturalization requirements can be found in the legislative history of immigration to the United States.
Ellis Island Immigration Center
More than 20 million immigrants passed through the nation's premier federal immigration station between 1892 and 1924. Over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
More than 20 million immigrants passed through the nation's premier federal immigration station between 1892 and 1924. Over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island in New York Harbor is a permanent exhibit celebrating American immigration. It is inscribed with over 700,000 names representing immigrants both living and deceased, from all nations and all points of entry. Names are also searchable online.
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island in New York Harbor is a permanent exhibit celebrating American immigration. It is inscribed with over 700,000 names representing immigrants both living and deceased, from all nations and all points of entry. Names are also searchable online.
Historical Immigrant Data and a History of Immigration Legislation
FAIR provides historical immigrant admission data from 1821 to 2006, as well as a history of immigration legislation from 1790.
FAIR provides historical immigrant admission data from 1821 to 2006, as well as a history of immigration legislation from 1790.
Immigration: The Changing Face of America
A feature presentation from the Library of Congress. Although it has been designed for students and educators, the content will appeal to anyone interested in the history of U.S. immigration.
A feature presentation from the Library of Congress. Although it has been designed for students and educators, the content will appeal to anyone interested in the history of U.S. immigration.