The New Americans

The New Americans

Author: Mary C. Waters

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2007-01-30

Total Pages: 744

ISBN-13: 9780674023574

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Listen to a short interview with Mary WatersHost: Chris Gondek | Producer: Heron & Crane Salsa has replaced ketchup as the most popular condiment. A mosque has been erected around the corner. The local hospital is staffed by Indian doctors and Philippine nurses, and the local grocery store is owned by a Korean family. A single elementary school may include students who speak dozens of different languages at home. This is a snapshot of America at the turn of the twenty-first century. The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, shaped by successive waves of new arrivals. The most recent transformation began when immigration laws and policies changed significantly in 1965, admitting migrants from around the globe in new numbers and with widely varying backgrounds and aspirations. This comprehensive guide, edited and written by an interdisciplinary group of prominent scholars, provides an authoritative account of the most recent surge of immigrants. Twenty thematic essays address such topics as immigration law and policy, refugees, unauthorized migrants, racial and ethnic identity, assimilation, nationalization, economy, politics, religion, education, and family relations. These are followed by comprehensive articles on immigration from the thirty most significant nations or regions of origin. Based on the latest U.S. Census data and the most recent scholarly research, The New Americans is an essential reference for students, scholars, and anyone curious about the changing face of America.


A Guide to Immigration Law of the United States of America

A Guide to Immigration Law of the United States of America

Author: Levan Natalishvili

Publisher: Natalishvili Law Firm, Pllc

Published: 2020-09-02

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781735040707

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Thousands of people from around the world immigrate to or visit the United States every year, and you could join them using a combination of the right advice and an informative guide to US immigration. Author Levan Natalishvili has used his personal and professional expertise to write A Guide to Immigration Law of the United States of America. As a fully qualified immigration lawyer and a naturalized US citizen, Levan Natalishvili is in a unique position to be able to guide prospective immigrants on the process and requirements that you'll need to meet to immigrate to the United States of America. Inside A Guide to Immigration Law of the United States of America, you'll discover: - Levan Natalishvili's personal immigration story - Whether you can immigrate to the USA - Temporary mid- to medium-term visas - Visas for permanent residency - Various options for getting a residency in the United States - The U-Visa and the T-Visa - Immigration court & immigration waivers - Guide to naturalization in the US - Making the most of your life in the United States - And much more! If you're looking to immigrate to the United States of America and you don't know where to start, then A Guide to Immigration Law of the United States of America is the perfect book for you!


A Beginner's Guide to America

A Beginner's Guide to America

Author: Roya Hakakian

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0525656065

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A stirring, witty, and poignant glimpse into the bewildering American immigrant experience from someone who has lived it. Hakakian's "love letter to the nation that took her in [is also] a timely reminder of what millions of human beings endure when they uproot their lives to become Americans by choice" (The Boston Globe). Into the maelstrom of unprecedented contemporary debates about immigrants in the United States, this perfectly timed book gives us a portrait of what the new immigrant experience in America is really like. Written as a "guide" for the newly arrived, and providing "practical information and advice," Roya Hakakian, an immigrant herself, reveals what those who settle here love about the country, what they miss about their homes, the cruelty of some Americans, and the unceasing generosity of others. She captures the texture of life in a new place in all its complexity, laying bare both its beauty and its darkness as she discusses race, sex, love, death, consumerism, and what it is like to be from a country that is in America's crosshairs. Her tenderly perceptive and surprisingly humorous account invites us to see ourselves as we appear to others, making it possible for us to rediscover our many American gifts through the perspective of the outsider. In shattering myths and embracing painful contradictions that are unique to this place, A Beginner's Guide to America is Hakakian's candid love letter to America.


Immigration

Immigration

Author: Tatyana Kleyn

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0810869845

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Depicts the myths and realities of immigration in the United States through personal interviews and experiences within the the U.S. system. Discusses forms of discrimination, the history of immigration policies, and the process of becoming Americanized. Includes photos, charts, maps, and an index.


A Foreigner's Guide to US Immigration

A Foreigner's Guide to US Immigration

Author: C. G. Jacob

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781470187293

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It is the most desirable country in the world to live in but also the most impossible to get into legally and cheaply. This simple guide makes it easy for any foreigner to understand the complexities and idiocies of the US Immigration system so you can avoid many costly legal fees and begin your journey to live in America today! Many areas of US Immigration are covered extensively including; - The F-1 Visa & Studying at US Universities - The J-1 Visa & Being an Intern in the US - The J-1 Visa & Work and Traveling in the YS - The E-3 Visa For Australians Working in the US - The H-1B Visa for Foreigners Working in the US - The TN Visa for Canadians Working in the US - Green Card & Becoming a US Permanent Resident - How To Become a US Citizen - Tax, Social Security & Healthcare in the US and much more....


American Immigration: Our History, Our Stories

American Immigration: Our History, Our Stories

Author: Kathleen Krull

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-06-16

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0062381148

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Award-winning author Kathleen Krull takes an in-depth historical look at immigration in America—with remarkable stories of some of the immigrants who helped build this country. With its rich historical text, fascinating sidebars about many immigrants throughout time, an extensive source list and timeline, as well as captivating photos, American Immigration will become a go-to resource for every child, teacher, and librarian discussing the complex history of immigration. America is a nation of immigrants. People have come to the United States from around the world seeking a better life and more opportunities, and our country would not be what it is today without their contributions. From writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, to scientists like Albert Einstein, to innovators like Elon Musk, this book honors the immigrants who have changed the way we think, eat, and live. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the progress we’ve made, and the work that is still left to be done.