Immigration

/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɪməˈɡɹeɪʃən/

Immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there; the number of those who do so

the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval

Examples

1. The government has taken a firm line on illegal immigration.

2. The immigration officer reviewed my passport before granting entry.

3. We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint.

4. The immigration officer will see you shortly to discuss your application.