Shed Walls, Destroy Borders Presented by Multicultural Scholars: Lia Barrios Julissa Castillo
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Terminology Immigrant: Moving to a new country to live there permanently Emigrant: Person who leaves his/her country to live in another INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service): The government bureau that administers the U.S. immigrant policy Illegal VS. Undocumented Vs. Alien
NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL ● Using the term illegal vs undocumented ● No person can be illegal, only actions are illegal ● It is not a crime to be undocumented because civil violation is not illegal ○ As long as there is no criminal record
Families Divided by US Deportation https://mronline.org/2011/01/21/families-divided-by-us-deportation/ *** DISCLAIMER: Triggering scenes may be depicted. Feel free to step out when needed.***
Why have individuals immigrated throughout history? ● Political Freedom ● Religious Tolerance ● Economic Opportunities ● Political Refugees ● Freedom ● Forced Immigration ● Family Reunification
Who are immigrants? Top ten countries immigrating to the U.S. (2009): ● Mexico 0007.3 million ● El Salvador 570 thousand ● Guatemala 430 thousand ● Philippines 300 thousand ● Honduras 300 thousand ● Korea 240 thousand ● China 220 thousand ● Brazil 180 thousand ● Ecuador 170 thousand ● India 160 thousand
Immigration- Mi Familia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lup1bVAtalk *** DISCLAIMER: Triggering scenes may be depicted. Feel free to step out when needed.***
MYTHS AND FACTS
All immigrants know English before coming to the United States.
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Undocumented immigrants bring crime and violence to our cities and towns.
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Immigrants come to the U.S. for free healthcare.
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All undocumented immigrants are from Mexico.
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All undocumented immigrants swim across the river/ocean to get to the U.S
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We can stop undocumented immigrants coming to the U.S. by building a wall along the border-- specifically through Mexico.
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DACA BAI BOARD 1898312
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DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - The program has protected To apply for DACA, immigrants must meet certain requirements. They must have entered the U.S. before turning 16, have no serious criminal background and have lived continuously in the U.S. since June 15, 2007. - In most states, you can get a driver's license - Put utility bills in your name For more information you can visit:https://www.uscis.gov/archive/consideration- deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca
Important information about DACA requests: Due to federal court orders, USCIS has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA. USCIS is not accepting requests from individuals who have never before been granted deferred action under DACA. Until further notice, and unless otherwise provided in this guidance, the DACA policy will be operated on the terms in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017. For more information, visit Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Response to January 2018 Preliminary Injunction.
TRAVEL BAN
Travel ban ● Beginning Oct. 18, visitors from eight countries face new restrictions when trying to immigrate to the U.S. or get visitor visas. ○ Syria ○ North Korea ○ Iran ○ Chad ○ Libya ○ Yemen ○ Venezuela ○ Sudan
Takeaways ● Deportation divides families ● Immigration- Purpose and Reason ● When in doubt, research! ● Reflect upon Governmental Disconnect ● Help educate those around you 1. What will you do? 2. How can you help?
References 1. https://mronline.org/2011/01/21/families-divided-by-us-deportation/ 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lup1bVAtalk 3. https://www.adl.org/resources/fact-sheets/myths-and-facts-about- immigrants-and-immigration 4. https://www.uscis.gov/archive/consideration-deferred-action-childhood- arrivals-daca 5. http://www.ptorres.co/blog/
GRACIAS
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