United States Immigrant Interview 2006

Name of Person you are Interviewing:

Date of Immigration:

City and Country Person Immigrated from:

Age of Immigrant when they came to America:

Questions:

1. Why did you or your family choose to come to America?

2. Did you come with anyone, leave any one in your old country, join anyone in America?

3. What did you bring with you and where did you settle when you arrived?

4. Did you have any problems when you arrived?

5. Did you become a citizen and if so describe the process and experience.

6. What do you like the most about living in America? The least?

7. (Please write your own three questions for #7-9)

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10. Do you think America is more like a melting pot or a tossed salad? (you may have to explain each analogy)