Articles related to "Immigration"



Same-Sex Partner Visas for the UK
This is a short guide for Americans about moving to the UK with your gay or lesbian partner which explains the different types of unmarried partner visas.
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Absolut and Aztlan
Absolut Vodka produced a Spanish ad which many anti-illegal immigration activists saw as encouraging the repatriation of the southwest US back to Mexico.
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Becoming An American
It was my privilege to accompany a family member through the citizenship process this month. It is an amazing and emotional experience.
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Employment and Immigration
Inexpensive commodities and services verses increased social spending have become the paradigm faced by many of the world's developed nations.
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Barack Obama on Immigration
A brief review of 2008 presidential candidate Barack Obama's stance on immigration including his positions on securing the border and removing incentives
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Colonial Immigration: An Overview
An overview of the settlement of the 13 original American Colonies
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform
*Reformation of the original 'Immigration Bill' allows all immigrants presently in the United States, the right to apply for, and receive the total of these privileges.
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European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to made contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
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Fear & Loathing in Norway: Neo-nazism, nostalgia and immigration
Fear that immigrant populations will be responsible for contaminating Norway has been widespread – not just in terms of HIV, but drawing also on beliefs about criminal behavior, employment, religious zealotry, public health, and the integrity of the educational system. In light of these concerns, a number of neo-nazi groups have been gaining in popularity, especially in areas which have seen a larger influx of immigrants.
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Immigration Impasse no Surprise
Immigration legislation joins the Real ID card and Electronic Employment Verification program as distasteful solutions to twenty year problem.
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Immigration Policies, Elections, and Scandals
For decades it was recognized as a problem, but in 2005 the illegal immigration issue gained momentum and clammors for resolution.
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Local Birds By Immigration
Here in North America we have many animals, fish and birds that arrived here as immigrants. Let's talk about some of our flying immigrant and how they arrived here in the United States.
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Socialist Rift Over Immigration Law
Socialist Party leader denies regional socialists from making an appeal before Spain's Constitutional Tribunal.
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The Ellis Island Immigration Museum
If you have any interest in your family history, where your ancestors came from or what their experience as immigrants might have been, the answers are all here at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
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85. Who Are We... Part II
Our children deserve to learn of their great grandparents origins, perhaps they will come to understand and accept more about themselves.
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Arab Americans: Past and Present
Some brief facts about Arab Americans, including early immigration, ancestry and population centers of Americans of Arab heritage.
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Beginning Research in Central Europe
Some good starting points to begin research on your Central European immigrant ancestor.
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Bringing Immigrants into the Fold with LRE
In a nation of immigrants, LRE has the role of reinforcing lessons learned when people became citizens and teaching new civics lessons, both of which contribute to reinforcing our nation's foundation of liberty, justice, and equality.
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Canada's Home Children
From the 1860s to 1930s, a mostly forgotten social experiment saw children removed from UK streets and workhouses and sent into servitude throughout the Commonwealth.
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Citizenship Exam!?
For those of you who will have to take the exam, here is some help. For those who don't have to take the citizenship exam, check out what Immigration requires from applicants before becoming a naturalized citizen.
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Crossing the Border
Most of our families didn't originate on the North American Continent. They crossed the borders of the US and Canada. In the last 100 years or so, that has been tracked carefully and recorded. Changing one's citizenship can also result in a record on file in the archives or courthouses.
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Customs of Cambodia: Angkor in 1296
A description of the Khmer Empire at the hieght of its power by a contemporary Chinese diplomat.
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Ellis Island Records
<a href="http://www.ellisislandrecords.com">Ellis Island Records</a> is a great, easy to use, resource for beginning genealogists. This article contains an overview of the website, some helpful tips on finding your relatives using this site.
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Forced Expulsion of European Jews
Renaissance and Industrial Revolution urbanized the Europeans and quickened their advance, while the marginalized Jews lagged behind and became objects of discrimination.
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Frederick Jackson Turner and the Closing of the American Frontier
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
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Hail to the Chief
When did our Presidential Ancestors arrive on these shores? They might have been here longer than you think.
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Help in Beginning Immigrant Research
If you are thinking about tracing your ancestors' back to their country of origin, here are some sites to provide basic knowledge of the process.
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Homebound: Grandfather's Journey
A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.
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How To Migrate Back To The Philippines
For most Filipinos, immigrating to the United States is the ultimate dream come true. Why would anyone want to relocate back to the Philippines? There are some valid reasons.
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Identifying Illegal Aliens
The proposed Immigration Bill does nothing to identify the millions of illegal aliens currently residing in the United States.
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Immigrant woes
Joan Micklin Silver's directorial debut, a slice-of-life look at immigration from the first major wave.
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Immigrants at the Door
Migration is a catalyst for change and development, and in a world that is changing at a lightning pace, not harnessing the power of migration is shortsighted
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Limiting the Huddled Masses
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924, and its impact on immigration to the United States.
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MONTREAL'S JEWISH COMMUNITY OF YESTERDAY: BOOK REVIEW
The origins of Montreal's vibrant Jewish Community
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Name Changes at Ellis Island: Myth or Not?
Have you ever heard horror stories, or perhaps more amusing ancedotes, about the random names assigned to immigrants processed through Ellis Island (or any other entry point, for that matter)? If so, you've probably wondered whether or not these stories are true...
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Or Something Far Worse
What makes the story so different is not that there was a villain in the deal. What makes it different is who the villain was and continues to be: The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.
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Profile: Barack Obama
A new comer to the U.S. Senate now less than half way through his first term there, Barack Obama hopes to use his political star power to move into the White House.
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Profile: Bill Richardson
After being Ambassador to the U. N., Secretary of Energy, and being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson wants to be President...
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Profile: Dennis Kucinich
After 11 years representing Ohio in Congress, this former Cleveland mayor has become one of the most controversial Presidential candidates in the 2008 election.
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Profile: Hillary Clinton
One of the Democratic Party's frontrunners for the presidential nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton currently serves as a U.S. Senator for New York.
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Profile: John Edwards
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards was the Democratic Party's candidate for Vice-President in 2004. He hopes to head the ticket in 2008...
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Profile: John McCain
A GOP maverick and Vietnam Era prisoner of war, John McCain hopes to become the oldest President in American history.
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Profile: Mike Huckabee
Once considered a long short for the GOP nomination, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is gaining in the polls and becoming the darling of political conservatives.
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Profile: Ron Paul
A medical doctor and 28-year veteran of Congress, Ron Paul ran for President before - in 1988, as the Libertarian Party's candidate.
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Profile: Rudy Giuliani
He was "the Nation's Mayor" during the 2001 terrorist attack on NYC. Queen Elizabeth made him a knight and TIME named him "Man of the Year." He wants to be President...
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Review of Brick Lane by Monica Ali
Monica Ali's first novel shows immigrants taking old identities with them, but change is inevitable and the mix of old and new makes for a better life.
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The Danish Language: Roots and Renewed Interest
The country of Denmark may be small but there are many who want to learn the language. There are a number of resources available to learn inside and outside of Denmark. Let's explore a few basic words and phrases to help you if you decide to move to or visit the Kingdom of Denmark.
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The French Nation versus Multiculturalism
France for many centuries was more akin to America's melting pot than anything resembling multiculturalism. ... According the demographic experts, without immigration, France would not be populated by 60 million but merely 48. In fact, 25 % of the population is either an immigrant, or has ancestors who recently came to France.
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The Namesake
An American Bengali family forges a new identity while trying to maintain old traditions.
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The Soccer War of 1969
Sparked by one countries effort to curb illegal immigrants from the other, the brief four day war was an interesting footnote in military history.
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