Immigration Timeline

  • Naturalization Act

    applicant has to declare intention to become a citizen, 5 years prior to application, lined in us for 14 years.
  • Chinese Exclusion Act

    Not allow Chinese to immigrate because they thought that they were a threat to Americans.
  • Geary Act

    Prohibits coming of Chinese persons into U.s. If in U.s must carry identification papers.
  • War brides act

    Expedite the admission of a spouse or mate to america
  • Illegal immigration reform & immigrant responsibility Act

    Allow legal immigration but it has to be very enforsed.
  • Real ID Act

    emergency supplemental appropiation for defense