26984 words

immigration

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
the act of someone coming to live in a different country:

Examples:

immigration (into) There are strict limits on immigration (into the country).
2
the process of examining your passport and other documents to make certain that you can be allowed to enter the country, or the place where this is done:

Examples:

immigration (control) After you've been through immigration (control), you can go and get your luggage.
immigration policy
immigration officers
3
the process by which people come in to a foreign country to live there, or the number of people coming in:

Examples:

Immigration increased by 25% last year.
4
the process of coming to a country in order to live in it permanently:

Examples:

Current immigration levels are driving the U.S. population to double this century.
immigration law/lawyer/attorney An immigration lawyer can help guide you through the immigration process.
5
the process of having your passport and other documents officially checked to make certain that you are allowed to enter the country, or the place where this is done:

Examples:

In the United Arab Emirates, identity cards can be used to go through passport control at entry and exit points so that passengers can pass more smoothly through immigration.

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