Migration vs. Immigration

Migration and immigration are terms often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings in the context of human movement and demographics.

Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another. It can be within a country (internal migration) or across national borders (international migration). Migration is not solely for permanent relocation; it can be seasonal, temporary, or permanent. The reasons for migration are diverse, including economic opportunities, education, family reunification, or escaping conflict or natural disasters.

Immigration, on the other hand, is specifically about moving into a new country with the intention of settling there permanently. It's a subset of migration focused on the permanent relocation and typically involves a legal process of obtaining residency rights in the destination country. Immigrants are those who have moved to another country and are usually subject to immigration laws and policies of the host country.

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