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(High School)

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Departments of the U.S. Government and Their Role in Immigration Procedures

Learn about the three main departments that compose the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): USCIS, ICE, and CBP.

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Terms for People

Learn about common terms used to refer to people that frequently appear in immigration-related conversations.

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Terms for Humanitarian Protection in Immigration Processes

Learn about the ways that immigrants are protected by the U.S.

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Terms for Immigration Documents

Learn about the documents that immigrants must possess to reside in the U.S.

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Types of Identification

Learn about the different types of government-issued identification that immigrants may have.

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Waiting in Line

Learn about some terms used when people are waiting in line for a Green Card or visa.

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Changing Legal Status

Learn about a few terms that commonly appear when someone is trying to adjust their legal status in the U.S.

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Immigration Helpers

Learn about different ways that people get involved in someone else's immigration processes.

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At the Border

Learn about common terms that are used regarding immigration processes at the U.S. borders.

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Immigration Courts

Learn about common terms that appear in immigration courts and proceedings.

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Major Policies

Learn about four major policies that dictate immigration law.

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Different Types of Immigration Visas

Learn about the various ways to obtain legal permanent residency in the United States

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Legal vs. Illegal Immigrants

Learn about what sets apart a legal immigrant from an illegal one.

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