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Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based Immigration

Goal: To explore reasons that many immigrants come to the United States

Objectives:

  • Students will gain an understanding of categories of eligibility for immigrants to the United States.
  • Students will explore the two primary reasons for immigration.
  • Students will learn government requirements and policies for potential immigrants.

Materials:

Time Frame: One class period Age Level: Middle school to adult

Vocabulary: Family-sponsored immigration, employment-based immigration

Relevant Subject Areas and Connection to the Minnesota State High School Standards:

  • English: Arts and Literature Analysis and Interpretation
  • Mathematics: Chance and Data Analysis