Immigration Timeline

  • Naturalization Act

    Naturalization Act
    allowed a person to apply for citizenship if they were a free white person, had good character, and they had to atleast live in the United States for 2 years.
  • Immigration Act of 1864

    Immigration Act of 1864
    Secretary of State has to approve of the immigrants labor contract before the immigrant can enter the United States.
  • Wartime Measure

    Wartime Measure
    If immigrant engages actions that will harm our society, they can refuse any visa.
  • Bring Them Home Alive Act

    Bring Them Home Alive Act
    It granted refugee status in the United States