First generation can refer to a person born in the U.S. to immigrant parents or a naturalized American citizen. Both types of people are considered to be U.S. citizens. 16 февр. 2021 г.
What is 1st generation and 2nd generation?
"First generation" Americans are those who are the first generation of their family born in this country. " Second generation" are the children of the first generation. For example, my great grandfather came to America from Greece. Therefore, my grandfather (who was born here) is a first generation American.
What does 1st 2nd and 3rd generation mean?
1) First = the immigrants 2) Second = children of immigrants [Some call those who migrate as small children the 1.5 generation.] 3) Third = grandchildren of immigrants NOTE: Asian immigrant groups count 0 as the immigrants, 1 as the children of the immigrants (the first generation born here).
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