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    of an immigrant. As a first- generation immigrant‚ I had to learn English and take the helms of steering my own education without the privilege of my parents at home. Growing up‚ I remember my mother working two jobs and my father working graveyard shifts in to sustain our family. I watched as they struggled to ensure a better life for me. However‚ long hours and tight financial situations reach a boiling point even for those steadfast. I witnessed the financial struggles of being an immigrant family

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    This will be a vetting of the illegal immigrants. The vetting will involve an analysis of their backgrounds such as criminal records and issues such as drugs or connections with drug cartels and other aspects. Other factors such as embedment into the society as well as the contribution to the country through responsible employment and family ties in the society will be considered in the vetting process (Hollifield‚ Martin & Orrenius‚ 2014). These factors will enable the vetting body to approve or

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    family. Just like Americans born here‚ immigrants dream for a hope of a better life. Immigrants have different motives for coming to America. As Yuliya Sandler‚ an immigrant from Ukraine in the late ‘90s‚ said‚ “One of the main reasons [to come to this country] was for the religious freedom” because that was hard to have in Ukraine at that time. Also‚ to have more political freedom‚ to have better opportunities and to have a great job. No matter the reason‚ immigrants risk everything for a chance to pursue

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    that is thoroughly connected with the aspects of identity. Also “The Immigrant”‚ a poem by Afzal Moolla has the theme of a diminished identity running throughout the whole poem‚ whereas similarly‚ “Big World” by Tim Winton has the aspects of a façade identity. Studying these texts has unfolded my understanding and knowledge about identity. Moolla uses highly a negative tone in the poem as shown when he describes the immigrant as a “rotten prejudice” and also words like “fungal anger.” This extensive

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    it in the United States and in England. She said there was no point to have government if you couldn’t get a fair trial. She had to move due to all the threats against her but she kept speaking her mind. It was 30 years before she could return. Immigrants came to the United States in the nineteenth century

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    assembly of immigrant laborers have settled into the community. This sudden increase of the community’s population was unintended and unplanned. Such migration to our small community has already produced troubles regarding housing and jobs. Furthermore‚ the economy status of the United States during this time is rising albeit slowly. To combat these issues of housing and jobs while regarding the current economy‚ various solutions are currently waiting approval. The influx of immigrant laborers into

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    Canada has always been a country which has been welcoming to immigrants of many different cultures and it does not seem this will cease (especially due to the refugee crisis). I believe new cultures will continue to be introduced and only one culture will not be dominant thus we cannot describe an ‘average Canadian’

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    Federal Acts and Social Justice – The Patriot Homeland Security Act’s On September 11‚ 2001‚ 2‚996 innocent people lost their lives and left more than 6‚000 others seriously wounded. This horrendous act of terrorism waged against the United States‚ on American soil‚ forever changed the country. After the initial disbelief and shock had subsided‚ the anger rose and turned into rage. American citizens were united and demanded action be taken to prevent such an event from ever occurring again. Hence

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    Growing up as the daughter of immigrants‚ I have gone through many hardships through the course of my life. My parents being immigrants has limited my exposure to the world‚ but has also allowed me to experience a unique type of lifestyle that has shaped me into who I am today. The sociological‚ monetary‚ and moral environment I was raised in gave me the opportunity to become the passionate‚ intellectual‚ and versatile young lady who is now standing. When my parents first arrived in the United

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    growth . Immigrants and the “American Dream” is different for every person. To some means financial succes‚ to others it means freedom of expression‚ while others dream to practice their religion without fears. American dream is different from person to person‚ but everybody has the hope of better life. The ‘American Dream’ means to achieve success and prosperity through hard work to touch the goals‚ to touch the dream. The ‘American Dream’’ is a reality. All the time for every immigrant to start

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