American immigrants are individuals who leave their home countries and settle permanently in the United States with the intention of becoming citizens.
Related terms
Ellis Island: The primary immigration station in New York Harbor that processed millions of immigrants entering the United States between 1892 and 1954.
Assimilation: The process by which immigrants adopt the language, customs, values, and culture of their new country while also retaining aspects of their own heritage.
Nativism: A belief or policy favoring the interests of native-born citizens over those of immigrants, often resulting in discriminatory actions or laws.