Immigration is the act of:

• A. to move permanently to another country other than your own native country
• B. to visit a foreign country for a short time
• C. to move to a different province within the same country
• D. to study abroad for a year without permanent relocation

Answer: (A)

Immigration means moving to another country with the intention of making it your permanent home. It’s about crossing borders and settling long-term, not just visiting or staying for a short time. The description that involves permanent relocation to a country outside your native one is the one that best captures that idea. The other scenarios describe temporary activities or movements within the same country, which aren’t immigration because they don’t involve leaving your homeland to settle elsewhere or staying long-term in a new country. In studying population patterns, immigration is key because it changes who lives in a country, bringing new cultures, skills, and languages.