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the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there
- The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life.
- The new immigration policies are aimed at controlling the flow of people across the border.
- She applied for immigration status after marrying a citizen of the country.
- Immigration has been a key issue in the national debate on border security.
- After decades of immigration, the neighborhood has become a vibrant, multicultural community.
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the number of people who come to another country to permanently live there
- Immigration surged after the war.