Immigration Act

Definition

The Immigration Act refers to a piece of legislation enacted by the United States government to regulate and control immigration into the country. It establishes rules and criteria for admission, as well as restrictions on certain groups or regions.

Related terms

National Origins Act: This act is one example of an Immigration Act that aimed to restrict migration based on national origins.

Chinese Exclusion Act: Another historical example of an immigration act in the United States that specifically targeted immigrants from China.

Emergency Quota Act: An early immigration law designed to limit the number of immigrants entering the United States each year, mainly targeting Southern and Eastern Europeans.