Coming to America

Coming to America

Updated: January 28, 2013

Migration is the movement of people to new places -- it has occurred for hundreds of years as people move across the globe from their native land to other countries. Immigration, which is the movement of foreigners into a new country, like the U.S., is very common.

In 2010, the U.S. reached its highest amount of legal and illegal immigrants ever -- 40 million people, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.

However, when people immigrate illegally, it's often controversial. Watch the videos below to learn more about the ongoing debate. You can also read stories from teens who have immigrated to find out what it was like for them.
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Quiz: Immigration

Get the facts on U.S. immigration and the DREAM Act.

 
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Video: Immigration Reform

A bi-partisan commission proposed immigration reforms that could work on both sides of the ailse.

 
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Video: Illegal Crossing Simulation

Julian Dujarric attempts a border crossing to learn what hundreds of thousands face each year.

 
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Video: Valedictorian Avoids Deportation

Daniela Pelaez who was on the brink of deportation, will remain in the US.

 
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Video: Fugees Academy

Luma Mufleh started a soccer team and school for young refugees.

 
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Video: Immigration Laws Affecting Farms

With immigrations laws in flux around the country, fall harvests are at risk.

 
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Video: Alabama's Immigration Law

What's happening at schools with the new law in place.

 
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Photo Gallery: Crossing the Border

Images from both sides of the Mexico and U.S. Borders.

 
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Coming to America: Diana

We didn't want to go back to Ecuador. The government and economy over there was a living hell."

 
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Coming to America: Deep

"Going to prom helped me change the way I think about myself."

 
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Coming to America: Rafael

"In the United States many people have the opportunity for a better life. Just as American students love their country, I love both America and Mexico."

 
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Video: Ethnic Studies Ban

Teens are speaking out over a law targeting Mexican-American studies classes.

 
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Video: Spy Planes on the Border

The US uses drones to watch illegal border activity from the sky.

 
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Video: Mock Border Fence

Steven Fabian reports on a project at the University of Arizona.

 
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Video: Undocumented Students

A debate over the cost of college for students in Texas us heating up.

 
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Video: Enrollment in Ariz.

Why some students might not be back in class this fall.

 
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Video: The DREAM Act

Jessica Kumari investigates the controversial immigration bill.

 
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Video: All About Immigration

The latest news on immigration policies and issues in the U.S.

 
 

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