U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

"Covers the history of the asylum process in North America, as well as the step-by-step process by which a person receives asylum. It also provides examples of cases in which people have found safe haven in the United States and Canada"--Provided by publisher.

A history of Middle Easterns immigrating to North America, particularly during the twentieth century, and an overview of the process immigrants undergo when they arrive in North America.

"Briefly chronicles the often-troubled history of ... seven countries [of Central America]-- Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama--and examines the experiences of those who have left to find a new life in North America"--Provided by publisher.