Word Network: immigration

To come into a foreign country to live there permanently. It specifically describes the act of arriving and settling in a new land, usually for better economic, social, or political opportunities.

Asylum refers to the protection and safety granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. It can also historically refer to an institution providing care for people with mental illnesses or those requiring specialized assistance.

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.