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Naturalization Act
Extended the duration of residence required for aliens to become citizens to 14 years. Repealed in 1802. -
Alien Friends Act
The president was to deport any resident alien considered "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States.. 2 year expiration date. -
Alien Enemies Act
Authorized the president to apprehend and deport resident aliens if their countries were at war with the U.S.A. -
Steerage Act
Made rules to carrying passengers on the U.S. -
Anti-Coolie Law
Did not allow the "coolie trade" (trading Asian workers) by American citizens -
Immigration Act
Encouraged immigration -
Page Act of 1875
Fined for $2,000 & imprisoned up to one year for anyone who tried to bring someone from China, Japan, or any oriental country to the U.S. without them wanting too voluntarly -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Did not allow Chinese immigration in the U.S for 10 years. -
Geary Act
Strengthed the Chinese Exclusion Act (Chinese labors work only for 10 years) -
Immigration Act of 1917
Restricted immigrates from Asia by making a reading test for all immigrates over 14 of age except for children, wives, and elderly family members. -
Wartime Measure
During any war, any alien leaving or entering the country had to do it under rule and president's approval -
Emergancy Quota Act
Only 3% of people from a country could enter the U.S. -
Magnuson Act
Rewrote the Chinese Exclusion Act which made quota and Chinese nationals in the U.S. become citizens -
Act on Alien Spouses and Children
Allowes and spouses and minor children of citizen members of U.S. armed forces to enter. -
Immigration and Nationality Act
Set quota for aliens with skills needed in the U.S. -
Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act
Gave Cuban Nationalist U.S. legal status -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
Legialized immigrates (entered before Janurary 1, 1982) to stay in the U.S but with penalities of fines and will then have a legal status. -
Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Form Act
More border security and required schools to report foreign students attending classes -
Real ID Act
Required any immigrate to use ID for secuity purposes. -
Secure Fence Act
Control over international and maritime borders of the U.S. with advanced technology
