U.S. Immigration Issues

By seellio1

  • Colonial Immigration begins when English settlers arrive to America.

  • English Pilgrims seek religious freedom and establish a settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts

    English Pilgrims seek religious freedom and establish a settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts

  • The Alien Naturalization Act is ratified.

    The Alien Naturalization Act is ratified.

  • The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is the peace treaty between the U.S. and Mexico that ended the Mexican-American War.

    The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is the peace treaty between the U.S. and Mexico that ended the Mexican-American War.

  • According to Supreme Court, Congress is in control of every immigration issue.

    According to Supreme Court, Congress is in control of every immigration issue.

  • The Treaty of Burlingame is signed between the U.S. and China

    The Treaty of Burlingame is signed between the U.S. and China

  • The Chinese Exclusion Act is passed.

    The Chinese Exclusion Act is passed.

  • Ellis Island is offically opened and known as a checkpoint for immigrants.

    Ellis Island is offically opened and known as a checkpoint for immigrants.

  • Angel Island officially opens as an immigration station

  • The U.S. BorderPatrol is established

    The U.S. BorderPatrol is established

  • The U.S. Refugee Act provided assistance, asylum, and resettlement opportunities to admitted refugees

    The U.S. Refugee Act provided assistance, asylum, and resettlement opportunities to admitted refugees

  • The Immigration Act of 1990 increased limits on legal immigration

    The Immigration Act of 1990 increased limits on legal immigration

  • The Secure Fence Act extended the border with 700 miles of physical barriers

    The Secure Fence Act extended the border with 700 miles of physical barriers

  • Arizona's SB 1070 was signed by Governor Jan Brewer

    Arizona's SB 1070 was signed by Governor Jan Brewer

  • President Obama permits illegal Immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to stay in the U.S.

    President Obama permits illegal Immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to stay in the U.S.