With current world trends of being globally competitive individuals, transferring to a new place is always an option for everyone. Self improvement would probably be the main reason why people migrate to other countries. Specifically, advancement in their careers and seeking better opportunities for their children or family are the top reasons why individuals choose to leave their motherland and face the challenges amidst the lands of foreign people.

Immigration is formally defined as the transfer of individuals or foreigners to another country primarily to have and maintain permanent residence there. Reasons for this may be economic, political, or simply just to explore and have a different environment.

Exploring more on this, a theory of immigration known as Push and Pull gives a significant yet practical reason why immigration happens. Push translates to the motives or reasons why a person migrates. Economic migration happens due to difference in the wage received by employees. The desire to escape poverty is one of the oldest reasons for migration. For some, employment mandates migration. Expatriates are examples of this type of migration cause. Students who wish to further their knowledge and become experts in their fields opt to migrate to a country known for their field of specialization. As for the older age group who have gone beyond the productive years, retiring to a safer and probably more tranquil place with a better climate is enough to convince them to migrate somewhere else.

Non-economic reasons also contribute to migration. This includes family reunions or escape from persecution, oppression and other political issues that could cause detrimental effects to the lives of an individual puts migration on the minds of people.

Be it for personal gain or peace of mind, migration is a global occurrence that each country has to face daily.