A Nation Of Immigrants Ch 14 Flashcards
What is a resident alien?
A person from a foreign nation who has established permanent residence in the United States.
What is an alien?
A person who lives in a country where he or she is not a citizen.
What is a non-resident alien?
A person from a foreign country who expects to stay in the United States for a short, specified period of time.
What is an enemy alien?
A citizen of a nation with which the United States is at war.
What are refugees?
People fleeing to escape persecution or danger.
What is an illegal alien?
A person who comes to the United States without a legal permit.
What is the immigration act of 1924 also known as?
The Johnson Act
What did the Johnson Act do?
Lowered the number of immigrants allowed in the country per year
What did the Immigration Reform Act of 1965 do?
Abolished the system of national origin quotas.
What did the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 do?
Provided a way for illegal immigrants to become permanent residents and citizens, as well as punishment for employers who hire illegal immigrants.
What is amnesty?
A general pardon the government offers
What is a private law?
A law that applies to a particular person.
