History
Articles about the history of immigration to the United States.
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100 Years of Immigration
It's easy to get wrapped up in the current immigration debate, to feel like there's some sort of bottleneck going on, that the U.S. is facing new issues in uncharted territory. This couldn't be further from the truth. Read More »
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DHS (Department of Homeland Security)
The United States Department of Homeland Security, which is commonly referred to as DHS or simply “homeland security,” was formed in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Read More »
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History of Immigration to the United States
Immigration to the United States has served as a significant source of cultural change as well as population growth throughout much of America’s history. Read More »
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, commonly abbreviated as “INS,” was formerly a part of the Department of Homeland Security. Read More »
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INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service)
The INS, or United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, was formerly a part of the US Department of Justice. Read More »
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Naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which foreign nationals can become American citizens. Read More »
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Naturalization
Naturalization is defined by the USCIS as the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Read More »
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Tears Down Historic Immigration Building
It has been estimated that 23,000 immigrants to the United States between 1920 and 1954 were processed at the East Boston Immigration Station. Read More »
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The Contributions of Immigrants Sometimes Overlooked
Immigrants have played a crucial role throughout American history. The United States has always been a land of opportunities. Immigrants have used various means to make their voyage. Getting here is half the struggle and immigrants have not always been welcomed. Among the first immigrants to the U.S. were Europeans. Read More »
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U.S. Immigration History: Contemporary Issues
Since the Puritan Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620, the land that would become the United States of America over 156 years later has been characterized by the fact that it has been settled and populated almost entirely by immigrants. Read More »
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