Essays on Immigration

America has a long history with individuals moving to America since the 1600’s. Everybody trusts that America is this extraordinary nation of expectation and chance to have a superior life where individuals touch base to achieve their fantasy. In any case, others don’t get that…

What Is Sociological Imagination? Emphasizing the importance of recognizing the connections between social structure and individual experience, C. Wright Mills illustrates time and time again that personal troubles are in fact actually public issues because they result from social problems that affect many. “The sociological…

Students, remember the different parts of a narrative: Exposition Conflict Rising Action Climax Falling action Resolution Today, for your free-write, we want you to be sure and think about HOW you will utilize these narrative puzzle pieces to develop a believable story that includes your…

It’s Easy to Accept America Benjamin Franklin’s (1706-1790) essay titled Information to Those Who Would Remove to America (1782) is his response to the Europeans’ and also potential immigrants’ mistaken imaginations about America. To prevent foreigners from disappointment of fruitless yet expensive journey, Benjamin Franklin…

The ongoing civil war in Syria has made Syria a perilous place of persecution, leaving anyone in the midst of it seeking asylum in a different country. As Syrian migrants continue to flood into Europe, there is likewise a continuous flow of different ideals on…

President Trump: “The US will not turn into a “migrant camp” or “refugee holding facility. ” “You look at what’s happening in Europe, you look at what’s happening in other places, we can’t allow that to happen to the United States. “Not on my watch”….

Research has shown that the increasing population of refugees need urgent solutions for their integration in the host countries. Refugees are the forcibly and unwillingly displaced people, who are large in number worldwide. According to the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees report of 2017,…

The 1900s brought serious upheaval to European communities. With two World Wars, there was a huge immigration wave to the United States, among them thousands of artists looking for a new place to call home. This “intellectual migration” brought in new perspectives in large numbers…

The political atmosphere in Germany continues to grow with intensity as recent protests from the far right against refugees increase. The tension has stood since the beginning of refugee acceptance in Germany but has increased amidst murders by foreigners throughout the last two years. In…

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ” These are the three crucial God given rights that serve as the foundation of the United States of America, and that set the nation apart from most others. Following the Revolutionary War, countless immigrants made their way…

Introduction The project explores the relationship between multilingualism and identity for Afghans immigrant youth who arrived in Sweden in 2015, largely as a result of forced migration. The highest number of these asylum seekers were registered as unaccompanied minors who traveled on their own to…

Introduction The population of immigrants in America has been on the rise since 1990. Mexicans remain to be most of these immigrants, followed by Asians. The current US president has focused on controlling the flow of people from Mexico which has not been easy since…

If I could go back in time to be an 18th-century German immigrant, I would hope that I had the money to pay for my passage across the Atlantic. If I did not, this would severely limit the opportunities that would be available and I…

Immigrant is one who has come into foreign country to settle and live their permanently. It is Inter National Movement of an individual to a country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship. Research suggests that migration is beneficial…

Imagine living your life feeling like an imposter. Feeling as if nothing you will do is going to be enough to prove your worth. Envision walking into a job interview that you have been preparing for since you heard about the opening. You wake up…

Immigration is considered the movement of individuals into a destination country of which they do not have native status across international boundaries as a means of settling and residing there. The United States has experienced increased number of immigrants especially after the postwar period. It…

Generally speaking because of the different economies in the world, labor migration has become something huge, labor migration is the movement of people from one place to another in order to find jobs in other countries, Migration brings social and cultural pressures and other negative…

Xenophobia in South Africa: Why it’s time to unsettle narratives about migrants This article discusses the prevalence of xenophobia in South Africa. For years, South Africa has not accepted foreign immigrants. Foreign nationals are displaced, attacked, looted, and even killed. Most of them are being…

Sahel Desertification The people of the Sahel region have had a long history of migration as a livelihood diversification strategy to combat the Sahelian climate. Low income countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso are engaged in a losing battle against the relentless episodes of…

It has been unusual and agitating to observe how much exertion the Trump group has put into harming the U.S. government’s own refugee resettlement program, yet give them focuses for adequacy. On Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that the outcast roof for the…

The past few months of news regarding immigration policy have been in turmoil. Many Americans across the nation justifiably went to voice their opinions and protest Trump’s “zero tolerance” on immigration. Conversely, the forceful decision sought to halt illegal entry by detaining and separating migrant…

Introduction One of the most talked and written about topic for many years, especially during President Donald Trump’s presidential term, has been over illegal immigration. It has been a topic that has been covered by many news sources such as Fox News or CNN. Fox…

Globalisation has become a phenomenon that is inevitable – encouraging, free trade, new investments, ideas and additional pathways to connect the world as one. In spite of the world growing smaller, there have been growing debates about migration. Many developed countries agree that migration brings…

This research is based on the topic “An analysis of the socio-economic integration of migrants in Germany and the UK”. Here, the focus will be mainly in two countries Germany and the U.K and the migrants as well as their socio economic integration. A big…

How did migrators arrive to what is now present day United States? One theory is that migrators had the ingenuity to create a flotation that resembles a boat to glide across the ocean to come to America. Another theory could be that most migrations arrived…

Since the advancement of technology and the emergence of globalization, the world has been connected more than ever. Issues affecting other countries around the world will most likely affect you and the ones you care about. The financial tsunami and the outbreak of Ebola have…

History is dotted with stories of communities who were forced by people or circumstances to migrate from the land that they inhabited and move to a new place. One such occurrence, a historical event, is The Great Migration as told by Isabel Wilkerson in the…

Immigration Benefits and Threatens America In the article “Immigration Benefits America,” Bill Clinton; the forty second president of the United States claimed many revelations regarding immigrant’s impact in America. For several reasons, the U.S. strengthens the bonds of the community when allocating the allowance of…

If you live somewhere in the world right now, chances are you know about the infamous terrorist organization, ISIS, and the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Unfortunately, chances also are that you do not know the whole story, so let’s start from the beginning. ISIS, or the…

The three branches of Government play a huge roll in the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Each branch has a different power/job. Each branch has been set up to whereas all the powers watch over the others so they are not going overboard with the powers they…

One million. This number represents the many refugees that have left their home this year, desperately seeking refuge within the borders of foreign countries around the globe. The majority of these refugees are escaping war-stricken Syria, and seek refuge in countries such as Lebanon, Turkey,…

Introduction To be capable and efficient as a counselor is very important. More so for a multicultural counsellor one has to be competent. To be competent is to have the necessary ability, skill and knowledge to successfully achieve a task. It is not something that…

Day after day in the United States millions of people drive their vehicles to work, take their children to school, shop for household essentials, and go to doctor appointments. What many people don’t realize is the number of people who are on the roads without…

Abstract Immigration has emerged as one of the critical factors facing modern economies. Ranging from the poor and developing nations to those torn apart by war, different individuals have sought out different reasons for migrating. However, according to economists, each migratory pattern has its fiscal…

Delegates representing the United Nations International Organization for Migration discuss the importance of supporting refugees by providing them with the ample employment opportunity through a series of potential solutions. Exploitation of migrants is an issue rising in importance amongst the global community. Most often refugees…

In order to holistically evaluate the approaches taken towards the refugee crisis, we have chosen to look at the issue through three different ethical theories: Rights-based ethical theory, Ethical egoism and Utilitarianism. Rights-based Ethical Theory Rights-based ethical theory is the basic concept that every human…

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere — Martin Luther King Jr. INTRODUCTION A significant issue for the international committee in the recent time has been the pressing issue of the refugee crisis. The repercussion of this crisis is far and wide into every…

One of the biggest challenges faced by the European Union is also one of the most ignored by academics. Many talk about an economic, ecologic or democratic crisis but few focus on a key-issue: the European identity crisis. This paper looks into how significant the…

Whether it be forced or voluntary, music has made its way to various parts of the world due to migration. In Soundscapes, author Kay Kaufman Shelemay discusses the migration of many, including that of the Chinese and Vietnamese. The Chinese migration was mainly voluntary. It…

At the foolish yet innocent age of 12, I had for the first time ever faced my parents, my siblings, and my people’s biggest fear which would follow me for the rest of my life. I was standing outside the men’s restroom at McDonald’s slurping…

The ultimate guide to the Russian investment into the economy, education and culture within the UK. The Russian community in the United Kingdom consists mainly of British citizens of Russian heritage as well Russian speaking expatriates and migrants from Russia who reside in the United…

Tajikistan takes the first place in this table and is the most dependent country and constituted a 41.45% of its Gross Domestic Product. That explains the economic situation in the country and gives it a status of the poorest one between post-Soviet states. However, besides…

Life is not easy in many ways. On February 2005, my family made a life changing decision for me, coming to America. The road coming here was a rough one which not only was a long walk but also the suffering through the dangers of…

Siev X the case for concern and planning of the Australian System. Siev X a small 19.5 meter wooden fishing boat. Nothing but a boat. On the 18th of October 2001 the boat departed from Indonesia, Bandar Lampung, and suddenly on the midway trip 19th…

My family background is unusual. No one knows the history of my Mom’s side. The only thing that I have ever heard is that we are “Supposedly” related to John Adams. On my dad’s side, my grandma told me that the Fuller family originated from…

Vietnamese boat people Many immigrants entered Canada during the 1960s to 1980s, in hopes of having a better life, filled with opportunities and resources. The boat people were immigrants coming into Canada post 1975 to flee from the new communist government in Vietnam, after the…

Immigration has long been a topic of debate in the United States. Especially now with Trump as POTUS, the U.S immigration policy has become more unfair and unjust to people who just want a better life for themselves and their families. Immigration is what makes…

India’s agricultural production has grown significantly over the last few decades. This increase can largely be attributed to the Green Revolution and the use of improved seeds and farming machinery. Despite this increase in the overall production, India still lags behind in terms of output…

In 2015, 16 million people from India were living outside of their country, compared to 12 million from Mexico. Other countries with large diasporas included the Russian Federation, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Ukraine. Of the twenty countries with the largest number of international migrants living…

Immigration The immigration in the USA has been so much considered as the central issue facing the USA due to the presence of the illegal immigration in the country. The amnesty section of the DREAM Act was enacted to help the children who grew up…

American Immigration Opposition to immigration has existed in most states in the United States with immigration becoming an issue of concern. Several immigration policies have been put in place to avoid the arising of conflicts but the policies have failed. An exploration of immigration history…

American society today, faces a threat called the immigration crisis. Being able to solve this issue is crucial both for economic and security purposes, since Illegal immigration not only hurts our economy, but endangers our own security, and our future as a strong and unite…

Criminal Law & Immigration SB1070 is a law that is enforced in Arizona. This law gives the right and the power to officers to stop any person suspicious of being an illegal alien. It also punishes those that provide shelter, jobs, or any form of…

There have been a number of ways that eminent immigration problems are addressed within the United States. By creating a system that is divergent and allows for economics and political systems to be incorporated Congress has limited the cumulative reform of this area within existing…

“We can have no “50-50” allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all” (Teddy Roosevelt). Illegal immigration is without a doubt a huge issue in the United States, and Arizona’s Senate Bill…

Lessons Learned: a Brief Overview of the Immigration Reform passed in the 99th Congress As it was for all four attempts, the Republican-majority Senate passed the immigration reform bill with wide margins. During Reagan’s tenure the government was divided since the Democrats held a great…

Introduction Many nations across the globe are facing an influx of refugees fleeing their homelands due to conflict created by terror, war, persecution and tyrannical governments. The US alone has admitted almost 70,000 refugees per year since 2013. There are many conflicting stories surrounding the…

We Don’t Need New Programs For Immigration Citizenship Illegal immigrants should not be granted new or improved programs to easily become citizens. There is no need to change the status quo, as it will result in higher taxes overall, and completely overpopulate the United States….

The Nation of Immigrants The fundamentals of our country began with immigrants from England seeking a new life in the New World. Little did they know that one day the land they were standing on would become a world power. The founders of the Constitution…

Culture is how people live, their religion, what they eat, what they wear, how they wear it, the language, marriage, music, and their beliefs. Culture is a big word and can mean so much more. Culture can be different in other societies but can definitely…

Some children ask for water, others plead for medication, more still beg for their parents. This is the reality under the Trump administration’s inhumane “zero-tolerance” migration policy. Forcibly taking children from their parents is inexcusable under any circumstances, but when this shocking spectacle is occurring…

For the immigrants, blending in with the society is often the most difficult thing when they settle to a new country permanently. It not only forces the settlers to assimilate, but also the respect of the native residents to the integration of the exotic cultures…

In regards to the Brexit and the outcome of the 2016 US election, I don’t believe that in the coming years there will be a retreat of globalization. I’m interpreting our current global events as globalization going through a slight transition. Granted many are afraid…

Your heart beats against your chest as you clutched your little sister’s small hand. The smoke filled your lungs as the two of you ran through the devastated town you used to live in. You both witnessed the cruel death of your parents. Where do…

No Gravity A careless table and a dark purple wall: that’s all I could focus on. Just a single day in an alien country and I was already tired of the air I was breathing. I remember vividly the day I regretting not coming here…

Migration, Marriage and Sexuality – An exploration into the reasoning behind, and the contextualisation of Xenophilia. Discourse surrounding migration tends to focus on the negatives of migration, a trend which is particularly prevalent in international media, foreign policies being enacted and discussed, as well as…

For so long as the world continues to spin on its axis, human suffering is inevitable at the hands of its own people, one moral crisis after another, the lessons of history have taught nothing if not the extent of human cruelty capable against our…

Introduction This is my college essay about moving to America. I was born and raised in Vietnam, and I have now immigrated to America. I lived in two different places, but moving to America changed my life and my personality as much as I could…

In an interview with Marciana Logu, an immigrant born and raised in Albania but has built a home in the United States, the interviewee relates that she “honestly cannot picture… [her]self living anywhere but America. [She does] want to live in Albania for a year…

Lutheran Refugees International (LRI) is an International Nonprofit based in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded in 1950 by American Lutherans wanting to send aid to its fellow Lutherans in Europe after World War 2. They extended their help to all suffering people around the world…

For the first seven years of my life I lived in Ethiopia, a country located at the east coast of Africa. Ethiopian is known for being a culturally oriented nation that values respect, honesty and integrity. Being raised with these values I have been able…

Introduction International migration has moved to the top of the international security agenda. More and more, those who make policy in Europe, the United States, and throughout the world are making the connection between migration and international and national security. Globalization’s central issue is migration….

The very fabric of the United States is interwoven with the presence of immigrants. When the continent was initially settled by European immigrants in the late 1600s, the country’s direction and history were both immediately changed. Over the course of American history, immigrants have been…

Many departments are using community policing to combat terrorism. It is useful because they can strengthen resilience in the community to combat this problem. These useful tips in community policing could help combat terrorism such as: Engaging, Building Trust, Educating, and Problem Solving. This could…

Immigration policy fluctuated greatly between 1930s and 1980s. In 1930s to about post -World War II, immigrants were greatly discriminated and only few could enter the country. Great Depression hits Canada in 1930s, the unemployment crisis made Canadians particularly intolerant of immigrants. Immigration would only…

Crisis apparently appears as a new buzz word among international political leaders. Either political crisis like what is currently faced by London, or economic crisis which besieges Istanbul. Recently, the list of these countries has prolonged following the leadership crisis in Australia. It was noted…

Introduction Enrique’s Journey is a national best-seller by Sonia Nazario, about a 17-year-old boy from Honduras. Nazario tells the true tale of Enrique’s migration into the United States in search of his mother. Enrique’s Journey surrounds the theme of family, by basing her findings around…

What Has My Country Done to Support or Condemn the Question? Due to Nepal’s vulnerability to climate change and climate-change induced migration. Nepal has taken various measures as of recently in order to develop itself, specifically in the area of Disaster Risk Management , seeing…

The Brexit vote implied that, unlike a general election where you have to pick between the best of candidates from the political establishment parties, the referendum meant you could vote against the political elites. People felt that these elites were working for the corporate elites…

Singapore gained its independence in 1965 with Lee Kuan Yew as its first prime minister. He transformed Singapore from third world to first in the span of 50 years. This renowned leader created a nation full of peace and stability, encouraging and welcoming immigrants to…