Immigration
Definition
Immigration is the process by which individuals move into a new country with intentions of becoming permanent residents or citizens.
Analogy
Imagine being invited over for dinner at a friend's house and liking it so much that you decide to move in permanently. That's what immigration is like - moving into a new 'house' (country) and deciding to stay there long-term.
Related terms
Immigrant Population: The group of individuals who have immigrated into a particular country and now reside there.
Naturalization: The legal process through which an immigrant becomes a citizen of the host country.
Asylum Seekers: These are people who have fled their home countries seeking safety and apply for asylum – protection – in another country.
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Practice Questions (13)
How does immigration affect the economics of the country people are immigrating to?
How does the study of immigration vary at different geographic scales?
For countries with aging populations, why might they encourage immigration?
What is the difference between immigration and emigration?
What impact does immigration have on the receiving society's economy?
How does immigration affect the demographic structure of a receiving country?
How could a developed country with declining birth rates stabilize its population without relying on immigration?
What is a common argument against policies promoting increased immigration as a solution to declining workforce numbers in aging societies?
Why might some societies prefer policies promoting higher birth rates over increased immigration to combat aging populations?
What is the most likely outcome if a region experiencing high levels of emigration suddenly sees an unexpected increase in immigration?
Why might refugee populations pose unique challenges for host countries compared with other forms of immigration?
How does immigration influence the economy of host countries?
What could help manage the sociocultural impacts of immigration on host societies?
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