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NATURALIZATION ACT OF 1790
Permits anyone who is considered "Free white person, eligible to receive citizenship in the U.S." -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
Exclusion of certain workers from immigrating in the U.S. -
Immigration Act of 1891
It became a high government priority to inspect, admit, reject, the processing of all immigrants seeking admission to the U.S. -
U.S. Federal Immigrant station opened on Ellis Island
The first immigrants were processed on January 2, 1892 Annie Moore, a 15 year-old Irish girl, along with two brothers entered history and a new country as she was the very first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island.12 million more immigrants followed through this port of entry over a timespan of around 62 years. -
Immigration Act of 1907
An attempt to restructure the Mexican border to restrict immigrants into the U.S. -
The Johnson-Reed Act
This Act included the National Origins Act, and Asian Exclusion Act placed restrictions on the amount of immigrants alloted entry in to the U.S. Immigration visas were released to two percent of the total number of people of each nationality. -
The Alien Registration Act
Demanded all Aliens (U.S. non-citizens) be registered with the U.S. government. Each individual would receive an Alien registration receipt card. -
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
This act was only a revision to a preesixting act. This act contained modifications to and contained essential elements of both the 1917 and 1924 Acts. -
Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965
President Lyndon Johnson signs this bill into effect at Liberty Hill. This bill provided equal opportunity for immigrants all over the world. The future Immigrants were welcomed with the expectations that they were bringing skills/professions. -
Immigration Act of 1968
Immigration Act of 1968 brings immigration law into line with lately passed US civil rights laws. The act expunges discrimination based on race, gender, and place of birth or residence. Existing laws discriminating East Asians are terminated. -
The Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Legalization of illegal aliens who meet certain requirements. Also passed laws to dicourage fraudulent marriages and implemented fines to employers for hiring illegal workers. -
Creation of the USCIS 2003
U.S. immigration merges with the Naturalization Service and integrate as part of the Department of Homeland Security. this new service provides servicesfor immigration and citizenship. -
USA Patriot Act
Went into affect after the tragic terrorists attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. This act stand for "Uniting and strengthening America by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism" -
S.B. 1070 signed into action
Arizona's republican Governer Jna Brewer signed into law "Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhood Act" The Republican Governer believes this will protect Arizonans from illegal drug trafficking implemented by cartels. This law makes those who have come to better their lives, for themselves and their children, difficult. -
The Dream Act 2013
President Obama revamped the policy regarding young adults who were brought into the Unied States illegally by their parents. Certain individuals who fall into specific categories will not be deported. Some of the qualifying criterion include: No criminal history, must have earned a diploma or G.E.D., must have established residency for more than 5 years. According to Dreamactaz.org these individuals are eligible for two year work permits with no restrictions on renwals.
