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Essay / Immigration Laws and Their Impact on Undocumented Immigrants...
“Immigration Laws” and Their Impact on Undocumented Immigrant StudentsThe topic that will be presented and discussed in this research paper is “Immigration Laws” and Their Impact on Undocumented Academic Immigrants. students living in California (2005-2010). This is a sensitive topic that is often overlooked and does not receive enough attention from government officials; Meanwhile, millions of people living in the United States are affected by it in their daily lives. This topic will examine its relevance to today's sociological issues such as education and politics, as they are influenced by the development, structure and operation of socio-economic systems/laws aimed at students, especially to those who are immigrants and undocumented. immigration has existed for many years. The first immigrants, from Ireland, arrived in the United States via Ellis Island on January 1, 1892. Today, in the modern era, diverse immigrant populations emigrate from their respective home countries to find opportunities and live better here in the United States. United States The idea of immigrants migrating here to the United States is to be part of an enriching capitalist society that offers them a wider world of freedom, freedom of speech, preference of religion, right to own business, right to education, ECT... "The crux of the average immigrant's aspirations is driven by the idea that one can achieve the American dream through hard work and perseverance and , ultimately, hard work and perseverance are rewarded with upward mobility through their children's academic success” (Kao 1). Many immigrant parents often make the decision to emigrate, not for their own needs, but to give their child the opportunity to be... middle of paper ...... preparing my first year; I face many disadvantages, such as not being able to receive financial aid, not being eligible for scholarships, and not being eligible for loans. Later, students tend to change their goals and efforts, which ultimately leads them to see their dreams deferred due to the inconvenience of immigration laws. Every child should have the right to an appropriate and equal education, regardless of their cultural background, social status or immigration status. “The American dream, which is based on the ideal of equal opportunity for all…Schools are supposed to level the playing field that results from inequalities in family resources” (Kao 2013). No student should have to bear the burden of an uncertain destination. They sometimes see their friends progress while their studies are delayed due to various laws that hinder their path to success..