Latino Americans and Immigration Laws

by Frank DePietro

Overview

Today, Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. Some have come to the country very recently—but others have been here as long or longer than any European group. Lots and lots of people still want to come to the United States. Some come legally, some illegally. Illegal or legal, Latino immigrants are an important part of America. Learn about the laws that Latino immigrants face when they try to come to this country. See deeper into the history of America's Latino population—and find out the many ways Latinos are shaping America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422293256
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/29/2014
Series:	Hispanic Americans: Major Minority
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	6 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 El Norte 9

2 Some History 17

3 Who, When, Where, and Why 27

4 Getting Into the United States Legally 37

5 Staying Legally in the United States 41

6 The Law and Citizenship 45

7 Illegal Immigration 51

8 The Future 57

Time Line 61

Find Out More 62

Picture Credits 63

Index 64

About the Author and the Consultant 64