Explore the reasons people migrate to other towns, regions, or in some cases countries. This learning module investigates the economic pull for people along the Mexican border to cross into the United States.

This article is written by a doctoral student of American foreign relations and immigration policy who doing research in Cameroon, Africa. In 1990, just 3000 Cameroonian immigrants resided in the United States. Today the number has...

This article focuses on repatriation agreements, which streamline immigrant removals after a person has been ordered from a country. Without these agreements, officials deporting an immigrant must secure approval through individual...

The following sources include a poem and newspaper article that deal with contemporary issues of migration and foods. Its goal is to examine food as an assertion of ethnic identity and as a site of cultural exchange and contest between...

This page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1930-1965.

This page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1820-1880.

This page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1880-1930.

This web page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States before 1790.

This resource explains the rights and responsibilities of immigrants who become U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Maine. Topics include voting, taxes, legal documentation, marriage rights, and driving regulations.

A large collection of resources on the history of immigration to the United States and the debates around reform, integration, and citizenship. These have been complied by many immigration historians affiliated with universities all over...

Article about the weak response that countries made to the need to open up immigration to more Jewish refugees prior to World War II. The arguments sound very familiar today.

Select a foreign-born group to see how they settled across the United States. Change the year on the slider to see fluctuations over time of their migration to the U.S.

Gives up-to-date information on immigration. Guides you through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, allows you to take a practice test, find out the cost, and even file your application online.

Article reports on efforts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport families who were part of the surge of Central Americans who crossed into the U.S. illegally over the past two years.

Using information provided by the Urban Institute, the National Immigration Forum, the U.S. Committee for Refugees, and the U.S. Census Bureau, the creators of "The New Americans" challenge you to find out what you know and don't know...

A collection of articles about the number of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

This page gives background information on what a citizen is, and how people living in the United States become citizens.

A detailed account of the saga of Japanese immigration to America, first to Hawaii, then encountering resistance on the U.S. Mainland, encountering difficulties during WWII, and rebuilding a community.

This video segment from The Jewish Americans shows how in the 19th century Jews and other groups were sometimes not welcomed when they immigrated to the United States. In addidtion to the video are teaching tips and follow-up questions,...

This web page displays a chart and description of the immigrants into the United States between 1965-2000.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan about Norwegian immigrantion to the United States.

Get the facts directly from the United States government organization for immigration. This site also includes links to related news releases.

Stories of six Holocaust survivors who immigrated to the US after World War II.

Interactive online game will help students understand the history of immigration in the United States and teaches about the paths to American naturalization and citizenship.