Asylum, Citizenship, and Immigration in the U.S.

Flashcards covering key concepts related to asylum claims, citizenship acquisition, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, illegal immigration methods, reasons for border crossing, and common jobs held by undocumented workers.

What are the five ways a person can claim asylum in the United States?

Race, Religion, Nationality, Political opinion, Membership in a particular social or ethnic group.

What are the two ways to acquire citizenship in the United States?

By birth and by naturalization.

What rights and responsibilities come with citizenship in the U.S.?

The right to vote and the right to serve on a jury.

What are four ways illegal immigrants come to the United States?

Overstaying their visa, entering without legal permission, using false documents, and crossing the border without permission.

Why do illegal immigrants risk crossing the border?

To avoid civil war or severe natural disasters.

What are five jobs that undocumented workers usually hold in the U.S.?

Farming, Construction, Factory Work, Restaurants, and Cleaning.