It is important because they are trying to become American citizens and part of that is agreeing to the laws of this country and knowing the expectations of being a good citizen. They are doing this so that they are no longer immigrants, but citizens who have the same rights and expectations as any other citizen. I don't really think that learning "the nation's values" is important, considering that this country has no values that are legally required or appointed and I doubt that this is actually part of the process of becoming a citizen. What you may be saying here is the expectations of this person as an American, which is important because they will be under the same expectations as everyone else. Basically, the process of becoming a citizen is to help you know what others expect of you here and what is legal for you to do and for others to do to you.
resident aliens.
People thought immigrants were taking jobs away from citizens. Americans also did not understand the new religious customs immigrants brought with them.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming naturalized citizens. This law was in effect until it was repealed by the Magnuson Act in 1943.
people thought immigrants was taking jobs from the citizens
People thought immigrants were taking jobs away from citizens.
People thought immigrants were taking jobs away from citizens.
Alien Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prevented Chinese immigrants already in the United States from becoming citizens. This law prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country and stopped those already living in the US from naturalizing as citizens. It was the first law to restrict immigration based on nationality.
People thought immigrants were taking jobs away from citizens. Americans also did not understand the new religious customs immigrants brought with them.
They can typically become citizens through naturalization.
No. United States does not have an official legal language.But there is a basic spoken English and literacy test for people becoming citizens though.If immigrants come to the United States with the intent of doing business and/or becoming citizens, they usually do take the time and make the effort to learn the English language. However, immigrants who enter and/or stay in the United States illegally and take advantage of our lack of law enforcement usually do not bother to learn the language.
People thought immigrants were taking jobs away from citizens. Americans also did not understand the new religious customs immigrants brought with them.