Abstract
This paper examines the U.S. government's focus on immigration since September 11th. It explains how the U.S government attempts to discover the most effective approach to continue to allow immigrants into the nation, while at the same time prevent another terrorist attack on American soil. The writer discusses the two forms of immigration into the United States - permanent and temporary. The writer further discusses the 'Patriot Act' and its implications. In addition, the writer looks at how technology would be added to bolster the strength of screening techniques at American borders and allow for legal immigrants to enter the country, while at the same time prevent illegals and terrorists from using the borders as their gateway to the country.

From the Paper
"The United States has traditionally been known as a country that accepts immigrants and values their diversity within society. The events of September 11th, however, made lawmakers, political entities and the public reconsider their view of immigration. This is because 12 of the 19 high-jackers in the September 11th attacks were all in the country legally with either tourist or student visas (Ruiz sec. 1). Three of those terrorists had held legal visas which had expired, but no action was ever taken to force them to leave the United States at that time. Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz contends that because the status of these individuals through immigration is public knowledge, now there are millions of Americans that believe that if the immigration policies had been different, there would have been no 9-11 attacks (sec. 1)."

Tags:9/11, Patriot, Act, Congress, Secure, Fence, Act, illegal, immigrants, policy

Abstract
This paper looks at the popular and enduring adage declaring that America is ?a melting pot? of cultures and at the idea that this country seems to believe that all of its ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse inhabitants have, throwing away all of their particularities, melted into just one cultural identity. It looks at the history of different immigrants to the United States, and examines their integration, or non-integration into society.

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"Like national minorities (Native Americans), African Americans (not modern African immigrants to the U.S.) have been incorporated involuntarily into American society due to the fact that they are the descendants of those who entered the slave trade after either being captured from West African regions or sold into captivity by African kingdoms-in short, they did not emigrate out of free will from their birthplaces as did members of ethnic groups. However, they are somewhat like ethnic groups in the sense that they do originate from foreign lands and are not indigenous to U.S. territory as are national minorities."

Tags:americans, assimilationism, capital, civic, cultural, culture, ethnic, ethnicity, groups, identity, immigration, indigenous, integrationism, minorities, multiculturalism, national, nationalism, native, peoples, pluralism, politics, social

Abstract
This paper explains that, although the laws regarding who may and may not legally enter the United States are clear, many illegal immigrants not only enter the United States but also find themselves welcome in some industries such as agriculture, construction and the service industries. The paper points out that, although President Bush has proposed giving legal status to illegal immigrants who can find a steady job, many critics feel that this solves no problems because most jobs held by illegal immigrants, such as in agriculture, are not permanent jobs. The paper recommends a policy, based on sound economic and security reasons not emotion, which encourages illegal workers to begin creating a paper trail regarding who they are and where they live; however, whatever policies are set, they should be carefully analyzed to make sure they don't encourage people to avoid compliance and don't create a new black-market industry for yet another set of forged documents.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Scope of the Problem
Current Public Policy
Possible Solutions
Federal
State
Proposed Changes
Homeland Security
What does the Public Want?
What Should be Done?

From the Paper
"Another option is the "Real ID Act". This law attempts to maintain the country's willingness to welcome people from other countries while watching out for the nation's security. The law would use driver's licenses, asylum laws, a border fence south of San Diego and increased deportation. This law's supporters believe that the combination of open borders and failure to enforce immigration laws make it far too easy for terrorists to enter the country and then disappear. The law would require substantial evidence of both identity and immigration status before issuing either driver's licenses or state identity cards. The cards themselves would be made harder to forge."

Tags:industries, laws, status, paper-trail, asylum

Abstract
From 1910, when many of their Latin American cousins were establishing their own national autonomy and identity, the United States, through government policy, military might and business interference protected their own interests and sustained the balance of power their way. This paper explores how the United States dealt with three of their Latin American neighbors: Mexico, Argentina and Nicaragua. It conducts an analysis of U.S. involvement on Mexican, Argentine and Nicaraguan territory and affairs and discusses how this interference manifested through U.S. government and military policy, exports and business interests. This paper explores each of the aforementioned Latin American countries separately.

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"Argentina experienced a similar type of relationship with the United States, not unlike Mexico. From 1913 to 1929, the foreign trade value increased threefold. Argentine natives could purchase more foreign-produced material per capita than the U.S. In 1920, total Argentina-U.S. trade rose to $421 million. From 1914 to 1919, Argentina experienced a positive balance of trade. From 1921 to 1929, total trade volume performed better than two billion dollars but Argentina experienced a trade deficit with the US. The share of US trade with Argentina was rising while Britain's percentage was falling."

Tags:Woodrow, Wilson, Pancho, Villa, immigration, act, Roosevelt, Zelaya, revolt, Estrada, Guardia, Nacional

Abstract
This paper explains the workings of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as related to several aspects of immigration including street level or local bureaucracy and the problem of non-mandated professionals. Next, the author relates matters such as budget limitations, the complexity of the situation and inter-agency conflicts. The paper explores the role of public relations and the critical issues faced by immigration services that now affect policy and management.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Immigration Service
Federal Bureaucracy
Complex Problems and Human Dimensions
Public Relations and Issues facing the USCIS
The View of American Citizens on Immigration
Conclusion

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"The policy of not reporting illegal immigrants has come under a great deal of criticism in recent years. Opponents believe that reporting the presence of illegal immigrants is even more detrimental to society for the reasons that were just presented. Proponents of reporting illegal immigration on the street level believe that it is necessary. Such reporting is necessary as it pertains to homeland security because if a dangerous illegal immigrant is in the country public safety is at risk."

Tags:asylum security communities, criminal activity, human dimensions

Abstract
This paper discusses the problem of illegal immigration from Mexico into the U.S. and argues that since the immigrants leave Mexico because of poor economic conditions there, the U.S. government needs to implement a policy focusing on Mexico's economy. The writer describes the current U.S. strategy to keep out illegal immigrants and plans for afuture strategy and then explains why these will not work and need to be changed. The writer argues that the money currently allotted to immigration could be far better used to create jobs and an incentive for Mexicans to stay in their own country. The paper concludes that setting such a precedent could lead to other nations helping out less fortunate third world countries in a similar way and make the entire world a better place to live.

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"There are many dangers in protecting our borders and near the beginning of the year 2007 there was an incident on the United States side of the U.S.-Mexico border. Two American border agents apprehended a drug smuggler carrying about 700lbs of marijuana in his cargo. The drug smuggler would not stop, and so they had to subdue him by firing one bullet into his buttocks. The drug smuggler has since fully recovered and has no permanent damage, but gave a testimony that put the two border agents in prison for eleven and twelve years. In the meantime, he got full immunity from his crimes and free medical treatment, in exchange for his testimony."

Tags:budget, housing, lifestyle, racist, fence, citizenship, deport, criminal

Abstract
This paper discusses whether immigration affects unemployment rates and what are the implications of the findings in this paper to the future of immigration and national growth and prosperity of the U.S.

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"Dynamics of social movements within and outside of the United States have been influenced by events significant to the development of human society through the years. Of particular interest are the territorial and social movements of European nationals from Europe to the United States during the World Wars I and II. The effects of war and ongoing chaos and occurrence of tyranny in Europe resulted to the displacement of Europeans, and the United States, through a series of legislations, allowed access to the European nationals in their country during times of war and conflict."

Tags:economic, growth, job, prosperity, welfare, poverty

Abstract
This paper compares Mexican and Central American migration patterns since 1960 with an emphasis on the role of United States immigration policy and its expanding globalization efforts. The writer argues that Mexican and Central American migration patterns share similar motivating elements and consequences due to both the forces intended to curb immigration and those intended to expand American capital interests.

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"Economic analyst Saskia Sassen writes that migration should not solely be examined on levels of internal factors such as the sending country's political and economic problems, but rather on a level of international processes that might encourage such out-migration (Sassen 213). If this is true, for our purposes it is important to note that historically, and most importantly since 1960, U.S. foreign policy catering to globalization interests have indeed been at play in the sending countries of Mexico and Central America. As the largest employer and exporter in Guatemala by the 1930s, the United Fruit Company (UFC) serves as an early example of foreign policy benefiting these globalization efforts. United Fruit did this by securing beneficial tax agreements through shrewd manipulation of the favorable political climate and privatization of Guatemalan land. The reading by Kinzer and Schlesinger points out that the UFC enjoyed a stronghold on the export-oriented Guatemalan economy, allowing them to dictate the politics on their terms. Guatemala had grown to become an economic appendage of the U.S. as a vast portion its economy was spear-headed by la fruitera."

Tags:chicano, globalization, liberalization, migration, policy, sociology

Abstract
This paper examines the history of American immigration policy in an effort to shed some light on the current immigration policy reform asked for by President Bush. The paper also takes a position against a policy that would limit immigration into the country, suggesting that those in favor of immigration reform are xenophobic conservative individuals.

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"Since the birth of the United States, immigration has played a vital role in shaping the country and its culture. Immigrants have literally built much of the country. Throughout early American history, immigration was for the most part unregulated and free up until 1882. Individuals and their families immigrated to America looking for a new life, land, and freedom from war, poverty, famine, or religious persecution."

Tags:groups, immigrants, discriminated, sentiment, majority, federal, government, population

Abstract
This paper will discuss the pro and cons of the United States Immigration Policy of Mexico that has been a major issue at the forefront of American politics since the beginnings of the country itself. By analyzing the positive and negative aspects of this very serious issue, we can see how this country deals with foreigners and how they are treated in liaison with United States Governmental policy. The major facets of this policy will be covered in relation to the differing immigrants that have come over in recent years to America.