Immigration - Policy, Statistics, Polls
Immigration reform -- expanding the number of legal immigrants and blocking access to the country by illegals -- is a major political issue. President Bush has historically support a guest worker program (no citizenship option). Business wants access to a larger pool of cheaper labor; Americans fear illegal immigration destroys the nation's integrity. Check here for resources, data, polls.
US Immigration as Percent of Population - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com
US Immigration as Percent of Population, from US Politics
US Immigration as Percent of Population, from US Politics
US Immigration By Decade - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com
US Immigration by Decade, from US Politics
US Immigration by Decade, from US Politics
Does immigration have a positive or negative impact on the US? - US Politics Poll
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Senate Gives Nod to Immigration Guest Workers
17 May 2006. The Senate cast four votes on immigration Tuesday, with the first (40-55) providing tacit support to President Bush's call for a guest worker program and a path to citizenship for anyone currently living here illegally.
17 May 2006. The Senate cast four votes on immigration Tuesday, with the first (40-55) providing tacit support to President Bush's call for a guest worker program and a path to citizenship for anyone currently living here illegally.
Immigration Public Opinion Poll
The US has a self-image as a "melting pot" -- where people from around the world come to live and then fully assimilate. Others see the US as a stew, where others come to live and contribute to the flavor and texture of the culture, but with some of their identity intact. As in the past, the issue of immigration (what, how, who, how many) is again on the political front-burner.
The US has a self-image as a "melting pot" -- where people from around the world come to live and then fully assimilate. Others see the US as a stew, where others come to live and contribute to the flavor and texture of the culture, but with some of their identity intact. As in the past, the issue of immigration (what, how, who, how many) is again on the political front-burner.
Immigration Issues: Shades of Grey or Black-and-White?
3 Apr 2006. Immigration has moved to center stage not only in Congress, but also on newspaper editorial and front pages. Some rhetoric remains fevered (defined as ignoring historical or contextual data) but some is both thoughtful and reflective of the shades of grey lost in the "just build a wall" mentality.
3 Apr 2006. Immigration has moved to center stage not only in Congress, but also on newspaper editorial and front pages. Some rhetoric remains fevered (defined as ignoring historical or contextual data) but some is both thoughtful and reflective of the shades of grey lost in the "just build a wall" mentality.
Specter Pledges to Complete Immigration Bill
27 March 2006. News. Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) has embraced a form of immigration amnesty and is prepared to work through Monday night to "craft a historic immigration bill that would allow the unlawful workers to earn their way to legal status in the United States."
27 March 2006. News. Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) has embraced a form of immigration amnesty and is prepared to work through Monday night to "craft a historic immigration bill that would allow the unlawful workers to earn their way to legal status in the United States."
Senate to Address Immigration Next Week, Ready-or-Not
22 March 2006. News. Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) has embraced the concept of immigration forgiveness (amnesty) articulated by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA). Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) plans full Senate debate next week, whether or not the Committee has produced a bill.
22 March 2006. News. Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) has embraced the concept of immigration forgiveness (amnesty) articulated by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA). Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) plans full Senate debate next week, whether or not the Committee has produced a bill.
US Immigration as Percent of Population
This chart provides historical context on US immigration patterns. It shows the percent of US population, in any given decade, than can be attributed to legal immigration during the prior decade.
This chart provides historical context on US immigration patterns. It shows the percent of US population, in any given decade, than can be attributed to legal immigration during the prior decade.
US Immigration By Decade - 1820-2004
This chart provides context on immigration policy by giving a historical context on US immigration patterns. Using Census data, it shows total US immigration by decade, from 1820 - 2004.
This chart provides context on immigration policy by giving a historical context on US immigration patterns. Using Census data, it shows total US immigration by decade, from 1820 - 2004.
Immigration Glossary of Terms
About's Guides to Immigration Issues bring you this glossary of terms, from "Accompanying Relative" to "Significant Public Benefit Parole."
About's Guides to Immigration Issues bring you this glossary of terms, from "Accompanying Relative" to "Significant Public Benefit Parole."
Illegal Immigration Policy: Evolution of Thought and Practice
About's Guide to Race Relations outlines how we got to today, where the gap between those who would support integration of illegal immigrants who are already here, and those who would support stronger enforcement and penalties for violating immigration laws, grows wider and harder to bridge.
About's Guide to Race Relations outlines how we got to today, where the gap between those who would support integration of illegal immigrants who are already here, and those who would support stronger enforcement and penalties for violating immigration laws, grows wider and harder to bridge.
Major Immigration Issues - From About's Immigration Guides
Find out where President Bush stands, and where he differs from the left, on numerous immigration issues from work visas to amnesty.
Find out where President Bush stands, and where he differs from the left, on numerous immigration issues from work visas to amnesty.
Pros and Cons of Immigration Proposals - A Liberal Viewpoint
US Liberals Guide Deborah White outlines pros and cons of current immigration reform proposals.
US Liberals Guide Deborah White outlines pros and cons of current immigration reform proposals.
Immigration and Nationalization Service
In 2002, INS became a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security. It administers benefits and immigration services for applicants by exclusively focusing on immigration and citizenship services.
In 2002, INS became a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security. It administers benefits and immigration services for applicants by exclusively focusing on immigration and citizenship services.
American Immigration Law Foundation
This charitable organization is "dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy and the value of immigration to American society; to promoting public service and excellence in the practice of immigration law; and to advancing fundamental fairness and due process under the law for immigrants."
This charitable organization is "dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy and the value of immigration to American society; to promoting public service and excellence in the practice of immigration law; and to advancing fundamental fairness and due process under the law for immigrants."
Center for Immigration Studies
Founded in 1985, CIS is "the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States."
Founded in 1985, CIS is "the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States."
FAIR - Federation for American Immigration Reform
This national public interest group "seeks to improve border security, to stop illegal immigration, and to promote immigration levels consistent with the national interest—more traditional rates of about 300,000 a year."
This national public interest group "seeks to improve border security, to stop illegal immigration, and to promote immigration levels consistent with the national interest—more traditional rates of about 300,000 a year."