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"Want to live, work, or travel in the United States? U.S. Immigration Made Easy has helped tens of thousands of people get a visa, green card, or other immigration status.... U.S. Immigration Made Easy provides detailed descriptions of application processes. There's also an immigration eligibility self-quiz, which helps you match your background and skills to a likely category of visa or green card -- and avoid traps that might destroy your chances....
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IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
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Discusses the economic, social, and religious reasons why immigrants, predominantly from northern Europe, and then from eastern and southern Europe, came to the United States. Considers incidents of prejudice experienced by these immigrants as well as contributions made by those of immigrant background.
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"We Were Dreamers is the superhero origin story of Simu Liu, Marvel Cinematic Universe's first leading Asian superhero, who grew up torn between China and Canada, until he found the courage to dream like his parents before him. Witty, honest, inspiring and relatable, We Were Dreamers weaves together the narratives of two generations in a Chinese immigrant family who are inextricably tied to one another even as they are torn apart by deep cultural...
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Lein and Ann have a new batch of aliens to deal with, and they come in all shapes and sizes! Whether you're an illegal snuff show streamer who delights in making the government break their own laws, an off-world assassin who tries to break his murderous streak by becoming father to the human daughter of an old target, or a shrimpy alien girl just trying to make ends meet, the high school duo's ready to meet the challenges of the day in this bold,...
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Tokyo Interstellar Immigration Manga Volume 1 features story and art by Mado Guchimoto. There's aliens about, lurking just outta plain sight. Most of them are regular folks, but some? Some are criminal. Enter Interstellar Immigration, Tokyo's finest cosmic border patrol team. They bust their asses on the daily to keep planet earth safe. Thus the spotlight falls upon the story of two high school girls, Lein and Ann, as they kick ass, hunt down illegal...
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With the borders and coastlines of the United States stretching over 16,000 miles, enforcing immigration laws is no easy task. Every year thousands of immigrants illegally cross the country's borders, reach its shores, and pass through its airports. A primary task of the US immigration system, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, is tracking down these individuals and deporting them from the country, while also preventing such unauthorized...
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Presents opposing viewpoints on three immigration issues: should illegal immigration be stopped; should legal immigration be restricted; and does bilingual education benefit non-English speaking children. The reader may practice distinguishing between objective fact telling and propaganda techniques.
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IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Millions of people made the long journey to America in the early 1900s. They looked for freedom, safety, or the promise of a new life. Follow the waves of immigrants that flooded into the United States to see why they came and how they changed the country. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures.
15) Immigration
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Immigrants from all over Europe flocked to America in the 1800s, bringing their hopes and their dreams with them. This fascinating title allows readers to discover such topics as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. The influx of immigrants enriched the American culture but also provided challenges to the United States. Through appealing images, a vibrant scrapbook layout, stunning facts, intriguing sidebars, and a helpful glossary and index,...
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After reaching his twentieth birthday, Mourad, a university student, never imagined that the first and riskiest decision that fate would push him to make in his new life would be to immigrate clandestinely, or as the Algerians call it "Harga". Luckily, he knew people who would help him achieve his dream without any financial compensation, but fate was against him every time he tried to accomplish his project, so he finally realized that the secret...
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In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
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In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
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In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Somalia and Other African Countries explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
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In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Afghanistan and the Middle East explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
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