TITLE

Immigration

PUB. DATE

November 2011

SOURCE

Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition;11/1/2011, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Encyclopedia

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

Immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. High rates of immigration are frequently accompanied by militant, and sometimes violent, calls for immigration restriction or deportation by nationalist groups. See also naturalization.

ACCESSION #

39013070

 

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