immigration

/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
    • The government is debating new laws on immigration.
    • She studied immigration patterns in the 20th century.
    • Immigration has shaped the culture of many nations.
  2. The government department or process that controls the entry of people into a country.
    • Immigration officers checked their passports.
    • He applied for a visa at the immigration office.
    • You have to go through immigration when you arrive at the airport.
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