immigration and emigration

Fabiola Toussaint, a young Haitian immigrant to the United States, must navigate her life, school and relationships, while dealing with her loud cousins after her mother is detained by the United States immigration department.

Discusses when, why, and how various peoples have immigrated to the U.S. and describes the ways immigrants have shaped American history and culture.

Presents a guide to the complicated bureaucracy of immigration in the U.S., covering how to obtain legal status and get help from one's family and employer, and covers issues that can prevent one from getting a green card or visa, and examines fraudulent offers, the risks of deportation, and immigrant rights.

Presents a historical analysis of border crossings in both directions on the United States-Mexico border and offers a framework for a more comprehensive border policy.

Offers a series of essays which address both sides of the border wall with Mexico debate focusing on the ethics and cost of building the wall.

"Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life, the same journey their sister set out on months ago. But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. Ebo's epic quest takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his family"--Back cover.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide background on issues concerning immigration in the United States, such as asylum and human right, drug trafficking, education, and hate crimes.

Describes first generation immigrants to America from a variety of regions around the world from 1900 to 1990. Includes excerpts of interviews by many who seek new beginnings in a free country and their positive and negative experiences.

Examines the debate over immigration, reviewing the history of immigration in America, and discussing the Latin American immigrant wave, the problem of illegal immigration, the economic implications of immigration, issues of assimilation and identity, and calls for reform.