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.

From the Paper
"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.

From the Paper
"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

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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.

Abstract
The paper discusses the way the American Immigration Policy was developed and describes how the policy, and the principles that helped to shape the policy, were vastly different from that of Non-Europe nations, such as Japan, that found strength in the ideal of a state based on a single ethnic group. The paper also explains how the United States faced a dilemma as a shortage of highly-skilled American workers and new immigrants appeared a good fit for employment, but lacked, in the eyes of many, reasonable prospects for cultural assimilation. The debate over American immigration would become a new xenophobia that attempted to close America's borders in the name of protecting American culture and jobs; thus, Xenophobia plays an immense role in the formulation of America's immigration policy, in particular, where that policy touches on issues of the immigration of highly-skilled foreign workers.

From the Paper
"Nation states tend to define themselves according to cultural and ethnic characteristics. The large polities of the Ancient and Medieval worlds were essentially multi-ethnic empires, or tributary states, that consisted of numerous groups under the rule of a single people. In recent centuries, and beginning especially in Europe, these conglomerate societies gave way to large territories composed of populations united by custom, history, language, religion, and eventually - government. Such developments led directly to the creation of most modern European countries. During the course of the Nineteenth Century, and into the early Twentieth, the idea spread across much of the globe. Non-European nations, like Japan, found strength in the ideal of a state based on a single ethnic group. From the beginning; however, the United States was different. Though founded mostly under English auspices, the American colonies were, from earliest times, home to members of different cultures, ethnic groups, and religious beliefs. The United States Constitution enshrined within the nation's government notions of universal human rights. The United States - a country of vast open spaces and tremendous untapped resources - encouraged large-scale immigration. Again, most of these early immigrants came from Western Europe. But in time, as the United States industrialized, the need for labor expanded, and America's burgeoning industries drew on an ever-expanding pool of immigrants. The resulting melting pot increased American diversity and highlighted both the differences and similarities among the nation's inhabitants. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews lived side by side, and eventually, America would begin to come to terms with the sharp divisions that existed between Black and White. A long struggle for civil rights at last gave African-Americans equal rights with White Americans of whatever ethnic background. A new era was dawning - an age in which the pool of immigrants was spreading wider again, and growing deeper. By the end of the Twentieth Century and the start of the New Millennium, men and women of widely varied backgrounds were seeking American jobs in unprecedented numbers. They too wanted to live the American Dream. At the same time, the United States faced a dilemma as a shortage of highly-skilled American workers threatened to choke off American prosperity. The new immigrants appeared a good fit for employment, but lacked, in the eyes of many, reasonable prospects for cultural assimilation. The debate over American immigration would become a battle between the demands of global competitiveness, and a kind of new xenophobia, one that attempted to close America's borders in the name of protecting American culture and jobs."

Tags:cultural, ethnic, characteristics, polities, empires

Abstract
This paper evaluates the difficulties in the legislation of the immigration policy in the United States in the light of September 11 2001 which seem to be exacerbated by an apparent gap between Judeo-Christian and Islamic ethics and how this gap divides both Western and Arabic cultures. It examines whether there is a common ethic that defines both cultures and whether Judeo-Christian and Islamic ethics come from a common source.

From the Paper
"Certainly, the immigration policies of the United States have long been seen as racist and exclusionary. Critics have argued that America's recent war on terror has resulted in an increasingly racist and exclusive system. Certainly, the US government must attempt to stop terrorists like those from the Al Qaeda group of Osama bin Laden from entering into the United States. However, critics argue that all Islamic people are being painted with the same brush, and the US immigration policies simply reflect the fundamental differences between Judeo-Christian and Islamic countries. "

Tags:9/11, government, terrorists, god, racism, cultural, bias

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of border security in the United States. Specifically, it discusses whether efforts to restructure U.S. immigration policy should focus primarily on securing the nations borders or if the reformers' priority should be facilitating illegal immigrants' ability to obtain a work permit or attain U.S. citizenship.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, securing the borders is necessary for a number of compelling reasons. It will help keep the nation more secure from terrorists and other threats. It will also help stem the tide of illegal immigrants flowing across the border. These illegal immigrants cost the country billions in health care, education, and criminal justice costs, and stopping the flow will help the country both economically and socially. Americans must support the border fence and stronger measures for border security and the entire border must remain secured in the future. Immigration policy should see some reform, and it should be more friendly to immigrants attempting the enter the country through the preferred legal channels. However, the immigration policy must strongly address security of the nation's borders as well. America's safety and security depends on it."

Tags:terrorism, aliens, Mexico

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that the United States has traditionally been known as a country that accepts immigrants and values their diversity within society. The writer discusses that the events of September 11th, however, made lawmakers, political entities and the public reconsider their view of immigration. The writer maintains that the U.S. government has consistently been focusing on immigration since September 11th, attempting to discover the most effective approach to continuing to allow immigrants into the nation, while at the same time preventing another terrorist attack on American soil.

From the Paper
"This is because 12 of the 19 hijackers 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."

Tags:united, states, immigration

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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

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This paper discusses the immigration policies of the United States. It particularly focuses on policies regarding llegal immigrants and President George Bush's approach to this issue. The paper also describes and discusses the arguments against Bush's proposals and the reasons why there is opposition to his plans. The paper focuses primarily on his address of the issues of immigrants' social responsibility and illegal border crossings.

From the Paper
"The two most significant policies associated with immigration in the United States reflect concerns for illegal aliens. The first concern is that illegal residents in the country are not subjected to the same social responsibilities as legal citizens. President Bush has, therefore, provided a proposal that will address the issue. The second concern exists with the issue of illegal border crossings. A new policy has already been enacted that provides 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border related issues. While the debate over immigration continues in the nation, these two issues are beginning to establish new policies and procedures for the United States."

Tags:social, responsibility, border, aliens

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"This paper will discuss the immigration policy of the United States prior to and during the Second World War with regard to Jewish persons living in Europe. The thesis of this paper is that the U.S. government refused to liberalize immigration laws in response to the Nazi policies in Europe because of a combination of traditional anti-semitism, economic fears stemming from the Depression, and government responses to public opinion, both actual and perceived. The first part of the paper will provide a brief background to U.S. immigration policy during the Twentieth Century and show how this policy remained the same throughout the Second World War. The second part of the paper will examine anti-semitism in the U.S. during this period and discuss how it affected immigration policy. The third part of the ... "