Immigration is the process of moving to a new country or region with the intention of staying and living there. People may choose to immigrate for a variety of reasons, such as employment opportunities, to escape a violent conflict, environmental factors, educational purposes, or to reunite with family. The process of immigrating to the United States can be complicated and is often driven by a few key principles including uniting families, boosting the economy with skilled professionals, promoting diversity, and helping refugees.
Learn more about U.S. immigration with this curated resource collection.
See Also
Immigration to the United States, 1851-1900 | Rise of Industrial America, 1876-1900 | U.S. History Primary Source Timeline | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress | Library of CongressBenefits of Immigration Outweigh the CostsImmigrants Put America First: In Coming Here, They Affirm Our Values | George W. Bush Presidential CenterBarriers to Career Advancement Among Skilled Immigrants in the US - Ballard BriefGrades
5 - 8
Subjects
Social Studies, Civics, U.S. History
