Immigration means the act of coming to live permanently in another country.
Immigration started back in the late 1800’s.
The first immigrants to arrive to North America came from Asia.
Due to a labor shortage its what caused the first time people were immigrating to North America.
People may choose to immigrate for many reasons.
Some reasons are: employment opportunities, to escape a violent area, for better education, or just to reunite with family.
In order to live in other countries you must have legal documents showing that you have permission to live there and work.
The U.S. limits immigration because we need to protect
American workers from poverty.
American workers from poverty.