Illegal Immigration notes Flashcards
Where are they coming from?
#1
Mexico (48%)
Where are they coming from?
#2
El salvador (7%)
Where are they coming from?
#3
Guatemala (7%)
Where are they coming from?
#4
India (5%)
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#5
Honduras (4%)
Place refusing to cooperate with national govt in enforcing immigration laws
Sanctuary city
System that allows employers to ensure their workers are legally allowed to work in the U.S.
E-verify
Eligibility to immigrate is based on a scoring system
Includes education, wealth, connections to the country, job
Merit-based immigration system
Protection for refugees from another country
Asylum
Legal forgiveness for entering a country illegally
Amnesty
Removing someone from the U.S. for violating immigration laws
Deportation
ID for a lawful permanent resident (not citizen) of the U.S.
Green card
Legal basis for safety to someone fleeing danger
Granted for 6-18 months
Can legally work
Temporary Protected Status