Why are there rules about immigration?
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This got us wondering...
Why do countries have rules and policies about immigrants?
What would happen if there weren’t any rules?
And should there be different rules for different people?
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In this day and age, many people relocate to new places, often for reasons such as job opportunities, immigration, or to escape war and conflict. Countries have established regulations to manage the flow of people and to maintain a healthy balance of pollution, security, and cultural diversity. These rules are intended to benefit everyone and prevent any unfairness or imbalances that could put people's safety at risk.
In my opinion, the regulations for migrants and immigrants should differ because they serve different purposes. Migrants may be in search of work or business opportunities, whereas immigrants are typically starting a new life in a foreign land.
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I agree with you but it's not always good to immigrate, as this would cause the country that is being immigrated form to have a certain lack of manpower causing the destabilization of that country in economy, construction and healthcare.
I agree because... I think countries have rules about immigration to prevent overpopulation. If there were no rules, too many people might come in, and while some immigrants are good, others might bring bad habits or attitudes. Without rules, the country might not behave properly, affecting the economy and leading to overpopulation. Criminals might also enter the country. So, it's important to have fair rules. Each country should have its own rules based on its needs. Some countries need more people, while others are already crowded. Some countries need specialists with certain skills. So, depending on the situation, each country should have its own rules.
I don't agree with you when it comes to the part of criminals this law does not only affect those criminals in quote if also affect the good one too like the policy president Joe Biden placed doesn't only affect criminals we also have people who are less privileged because if there is crisis in their country and they loss all their properties due to the crisis , don't you think I going to be difficult for those kinds of people to gather money and buy a ticket , imagine a situation where you put in a lot of effort to get money and you realize the boarder has been shut such a person can even commit suicide, I feel they should be different rules for different categories of people to reduce the adverse effect of those laws on some certain people
I agree because... Without rules there may be overpopulation. This will impact the number of jobs available for people, the number of houses for people to live in and whether people can get good health care.
I would want to ask you
If there was no migration would a country get more talents and skills from migrants to develop their country.
I agree because... I think that when there are too many immigrants in a country, it can cause a great demand for more resources in the country . I think rather than immigrants moving to another country they should try and solve the problems going on in the country.
Interesting ideas. Can you think of reasons why people might leave their home countries?
Hi Chloe @ Topical Talk
In my own view I think why people leave their home countries because they Want to work, study or join family, for example. Others feel they might leave because of Poverty ,Political unrest, gang violence, natural disasters, war or other serious circumstances that exists there.
Thanks for your convenience time.
I agree because I know that alot of people leave their home country too other countries for the sake of study etc While others leave their home because of they feel they are poor gang violence.
Hi Chloe,
I think that the reason why people migrate from their country to another is due to the following reasons, which are;
War : this has made a lot of people to migrate from their country to another for safety.
In search of greener pastures : people have left their country to other countries that are better off than theirs in search of these greener pastures. For example, Nigerian doctors are leaving the country to other countries where they are being paid better off.
Insecurity : this has made a lot of people run away from such countries to countries that are peaceful because when there is insecurity then no peace.
Poverty : Due to the overpopulation in some countries which has brought about limited resources leading to poverty has made a lot of people leave such countries to others that are doing well. These are also the reasons why some countries are less populated.
People might leave their home country for different reasons like racism, prosecution of their race, better education, marginalisation etc.
Racism: A black American for instance might leave amongst racist and might prefer living in a black country.
Marginalisation: In a country were they are a lot of people, not everyone's opinion will be noticeable. These people whose opinions are not attended to,will probably want to leave their home country with the belief of having a say in another country.
Prosecution of their race: In Nigeria for instance,a Nigerian who lives in a place where their race is usually prosecuted will want to leave the country, and go to a different country where their race is not endangered.
Better education:In a country where the students are not satisfied with the education offered, the students might probably want to leave the country and then study their course abroad.
And those are the reasons I think people might leave their country.
There can be several reasons as to why one might leave their own country. Students migrate for better education, workers migrate for better work opportunities and some other people migrate because the idea of living in another country and travelling parts of the world fascinates them. Sometimes the resources of 1 country aren't good enough for the people living there. For example - some people might want to live in hotter temperatures while some might want to live in colder areas. Some people also like to explore different cultures and hence travel. I think these reasons are the major reasons for people leaving their own country .
Indeed, it is true, but in a community and society like this, not to mention one that could lead to destabilization, some immigrants may come to live in another country with bad intentions because they believe their home country is suffering and they would like to exact revenge on that nation by causing harm to it.
I also agree with @precious_swan people should be welcomed into their new home but they also will have to adapt to the way life works there. Countries are different from one another and so are the everyday activities , so upon going to a new country especially in another continent could create you something known as ''cultural shock" . I firstly experienced ciltural shock when i went to France for a school trip. It impresed me how people act differently in the same situations and most importantly the cuisine. i hope i will travel again , meet new people and get introduced to new civilizations.
As we all know, immigrants are those that move from one countries to another.i would say reason why most countries have rules and policies about immigrants is to ensure that they are save in their country,to control population and avoid increase in crime rate.
Because so many people that go to other countries,they do go there to do all sought of bad things like drug trafficking and smuggling of goods,but with immigration rule all this will decrease.
If they were no rules for immigrants,many great countries would have been destroyed,some overpopulated and some would have gone in extinct,and it will cause conflict .but setting this rule is a good idea,every citizens should take it upon their selves to make their country a better place.instead of running to another country.
There should be different rules for different people,some people go to other countries for work, education,health,to escape punishment and some due to bad climate change in their country.we should not deprive other people of this opportunity because of those who come to commit all sought of crime.
There should be different rules for immigrants due to the reason their immigrating,but some people do fake identity and reason,that why the rules should become more advanced and strict.
In addition to what you have said about immigration bringing job oppurtunities,here in Nigeria,there is a very high rate of unemployment, so if someone just finishes studying medicine and is unable to get a job in the field of medicine,and possibly the only job that he can get is a cleaning job that he or she is not well paid,and he applies for a job in Britain and he is able to get the job, there is a very high chance that he will migrate to Britain because he has gotten a better source of livelihood.
I agree because... As I read about this topic I noticed that people that immigrate into other countries for more job opportunities, immigration is a really good thing because bit doesn't only increase the population but it also help develop the country. The only problem is that when these people leave their own Country, they leave it because of they want something better from the other country and they think its someone else job to fix the country. The government should try and fix whatever that make people to emigrate.
In the case of my country Nigeria, the government is not able to make stable jobs that can pay bills and provide food, rent,education,etc and the citizens of my country are thinking of looking to find what they can't see in a country.
Yes, I agree with you. In Nigeria, many people are leaving for " greener pastures". A lot of people are leaving our country to find a better means of sustenance. One really can't blame them, though. After years of primary, secondary and tertiary education and all their qualifications, they either have no job or cannot sufficiently provide for themselves and their family because they don't have good jobs. Once they find a good job abroad, they happily leave. Anyone would, am I right?
But there are implications of their leaving on their country. They reduce the number of specialists that can work here. People abroad get quality services while we who trained those specialists get nothing. It means they are contributing to the growth and development of that country but not that of their own country. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that they are contributing to the betterment of the society wherever they are, but they are abandoning us, leaving us behind and moving forward but not coming back to help us turn the situation around. Its good that they are finding a better means of surviving, but if Nigeria's employment system continues to run the way it does now, the situation is only going to get worse and soon we'll have no specialists left to help us or teach us.
I agree because... At this time in the society the countries have to establish rules and regulations so that the people will not just come to a certain country freely and feel that they are automatically citizens of that country without doing a single thing.
THAT IS MY OPINION.
I agree with you but firstly not usually nice to immigrate, Migration can also cause other problems, such as Segregation, Cultural Clash, Discrimination and Human Trafficking.
Interesting ideas. Can you tell us where you found your evidence?
I agree that there are a lot of risks when you migrate to another country like the risk of human trafficking which has 27.6 million victims worldwide at any given time. Despite that there are also benefits of immigration like when war breaks out one needs to escape. There is also the need to travel out to get a better job and living condition.
For the developed countries there are some benefits and challenges. They might not afford to have more people their amenities and infrastructure will be stretched and their taxes may increase. The people may resent the immigrants for taking their jobs. The benefits include having younger workers as some of the developed countries have aging populations, cultural diversity and variety of food.
Migrants risk loneliness and homesickness though.
I agree with everything you said. From my point of view the two reasons people immagrate are because of job oppurtunities and to escape war and conflict. Due to the new jobs opening up in this new era of technology and machines, one of the hotspots for them is the U.S.A. I've seen many people even in my country head to the U.S.A for education in order to pursue a job there.
And with the point on war and conflict it also applies to high inflation aswell, due to the rise of expense with fuel prices and other miscellaneous items and necessities people leave the country and go to other places where the prices arent to high and are actually reasonable.
It's true that immigrants may have a different reasons for wanting to live abroad. These reasons may also benefit and have an impact on that nation. However, does this mean that there will be a large number of immigrants moving to that country? availability jobs, housing, health care and education might not be enough for the immigrants and the people living in the due to the increase in population.This is a very important and critical issue, so we must also consider the practical needs of both that nation and the immigrants.
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I vehemently agree with you creative personality. People relocate to other countries because of diverse reasons .
In Nigeria people feel unsecured and also the economy here in Nigeria is too bad, so rich and influential personality relocate to other countries and still troops into their country at any time.
Thank you for your comment - can you think of some other reasons as to why people would relocate to other countries?
Of course yes. People may also relocate for vacations. Health reasons for surgeries because in underdeveloped countries like Nigeria BBL surgeries are not done, so people fly to other developed countries for that.
People might relocate to other countries for financial stability, education, job opportunities.
In most cases, people may relocate to other countries for financial stability, job change , marketing access and education.
I agree with you creative personality because the hit weather in Nigeria is very questioning. How The poor cope in Nigeria is still of a great amazement to me.
Many people more especially celebrities like musicians live the countries at any time for concerts or for shooting music videos.
As at December 28th 2023 wizkid went to Saudi Arabian for a concert. And also at Februay 7th wizkid and shallipopi went for a concert which they sold in the 02 arena for billions of dollars.
Currently tiwa savage is not in Nigeria she is at uk for shows and hope to be back to her country after the valentine's day.
Many influential personnel's travelled all the way from Nigeria to ivory coast just for the match, so these are immigrants who leave their country at anytime following the due process.
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Thank you for your comments, you made a good point about the fact regulations should differ because they serve different purposes. Can you explain what differences you are talking about?
Migrants and immigrants differ significantly in their intentions and obligations. Migrants typically engage in temporary activities such as vacations or business trips, and their presence may not require strict adherence to local laws. In contrast, immigrants often seek permanent residency, either for a fresh start or as refugees, necessitating compliance with the host country's regulations. Some individuals may also enter a country illegally, evading authorities.
I agree with creative_personality. I also believe that it's never certain if allowing immigrants into your country is a good idea or if they are simply here to take advantage of the progress your nation has made. Additionally, I believe that there are a lot of agreements and disagreements that could result from immigration policy. Some newcomers arrive in your country and are from a specific nation; occasionally, this causes mixed emotions in the hearts of the people living there, but given the chance, immigrants from that nation may have an influence and broaden their understanding of their country. Additionally, I believe that it functions similarly to a trade by batter process in which you add information to theirs that they do not already have and they add knowledge to yours that you do not already have. After all, nothing in this day and age comes for free, don't you think so?
Yes, you very right, because of unemployment, people have to go to go new place to earn a living, instead of you staying in a placed where you do not get a enough money, you then have to go to new places where they can earn a living for their family. Yes also to escape from war, they have to protect their selves from any danger that they can come across in the war. This also a reason why people migrate.
So, for this, I think that if people migrate I think thank they should be allowed to stay especially if their circumstances are dire.
I agree with you about allowing migrants to stay especially if their situation is serious, but I have one question for you; Should they always be allowed to stay? It's a question going round the Hub and I'd like to see everyone's pint of view. Migrants can make a lot of positive contributions to society in so many different areas, but Migration laws are there for a reason, mainly because everything has both advantages and disadvantages. Despite all the positive contributions migrants can make, some may come with wrong intentions and cause havoc in the society, adding to the country's crime rate. I do agree with helping asylum seekers, but even at that, one will never know whether they are good or bad. At that point in time, they can be helped for the sake of humanity. What does everyone else think?
I really like your question. Should they always be allowed to stay?This can only happen in a dire situation like external war aggression and the safety of the people, don't you think, but this is the question I will like to ask, how will they believe that they are actually telling the truth? will they have to present evidence to show that they are telling truth because nowadays nobody can be trusted again, people now do deceitful things to get what they want, what can actually be the solution to this problem. So, in my own point of view and comprehension on this topic, I think that if they were allowed to stay, so the immigrant in that country are expected to be monitored over the activities and purpose of going there by knowing where they live and other information that they can get about the person migrating to the country.
I agree with your perspective on allowing migrants to stay, especially if their situation is dire. However, the question of whether they should always be allowed to stay is a contentious issue being discussed in the Hub, and I'm interested in hearing everyone's viewpoint.
It's true that migrants can bring many positive contributions to society in various spheres. Nevertheless, migration laws exist for important reasons, as every situation carries both advantages and disadvantages. Despite the potential positive impact of migrants, some individuals may have ulterior motives and contribute to societal disruption, potentially increasing crime rates. While I support aiding asylum seekers, it remains challenging to discern their true intentions. Nevertheless, for the sake of humanity, they should be helped in their time of need.
I agree because without some specific rules and regulations alot things could go wrong such as overpopulation and overcrowding making life more difficult for people there and some people actually have a hard life in their country already and if there is overpopulation and overcrowding things might get harder and harder for them to live so yes these rules definenetly benefit everyone and cause balance which is the part of your comment I liked the most that it creates BALANCE but even though it creates balance I also think that sometimes its alittle unfair and biased.
Hi everybody,
In my opinion, I think if there weren’t any rules, country and society would be in a state of disorder and confusion. Rules provide the necessary construction and guidance for individuals to exist together peacefully and fairly. Without rules, there would be no framework to settle quarrel, protect rights or discourage dangerous behavior. The people would act only based on their own self- interest and the possible for taking advantage. In detail, rules are key for maintaining order, encouraging fairness and protecting the well- being of individuals within a country and society.
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Can you think of two positive effects of immigration?
Hey, Aimee, I think two positive effects of immigration are cultural diversity and economic growth. When the people from several countries come together, they bring their special traditions, languages and perspectives, improve the culture cloth of the host country. Additionally, immigration often contribute to the economy by starting businesses, paying taxes, and filling work space which can lead to job creation and increased productivity.
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From my point of view, policies and rules regarding immigrants are established by countries to maintain the internal stability of both countries. I mean the country from which people immigrate and the country to which they migrate. Imagine a country where many of its residents migrate abroad for various purposes, whether to search for a job or something else, this will cause a deficit for this country. It may cause labor problems and other problems. As for the country to which many people immigrate, this may become a major problem if there are no policies and rules governing this matter. It is natural that every country has resources. These resources are exploited to cover the needs of the people. If the number of immigrants or asylum seekers increases, these resources will be distributed to a larger number of people and may become insufficient. But regarding the application of these rules and policies to people and not others, this must be taken into consideration. Especially considering the reason that prompted people to leave their country. For someone who leaves his country under coercive circumstances, such as war, for example, we cannot apply the same policies to him as someone who is looking for a job. If we give an example of this, we have the Russian-Ukrainian war, which prompted a large number of Ukrainians to leave their country and search for a safe place to live.
Hi there!
Rightly said attentive_dinosaur, I strongly agree with you.
It's interesting to see the discussion about immigration rules and policies. Countries have these rules to manage the flow of people and maintain a balance of various factors like security, cultural diversity, and resources. These regulations aim to ensure fairness, safety, and stability for both the country and the people immigrating.
If there were no rules, it could lead to challenges like overcrowding, strain on resources, and potential security risks. Having different rules for migrants and immigrants makes sense because they have different intentions and purposes for relocating. Migrants often seek job opportunities, while immigrants are starting a new life in a foreign country.
It's important to consider the perspectives of different people and have a respectful discussion about this topic. What are your thoughts on this? Let's keep the conversation going!
Absolutely caring_spring.
Immigration rules are crucial for managing the movement of people and ensuring fairness, safety, and stability. Having different rules for migrants and immigrants makes sense because they have different intentions and purposes for relocating. Migrants often seek job opportunities, while immigrants are starting a new life in a foreign country. It's great that we can have these conversations and share our thoughts.
I agree with you active_beetle because, when a migrant moves from one place to another they are looking for work or better living conditions. While immigrants are people that move to a certain country permanently for better work conditions. Migrants also have good ideas, some of the people of that country might not have as many good ideas as the migrants. It is good that some migrants can do other jobs that the indignities can not do but not all of them. If all the migrants come in to one particular country because it can affect all of the people
I agree with active_beetle but I must say while there are lots of negatives being said about immigrants like immigrants causing crises, bringing in crimes and drugs etc I must say lots of good have also come in from immigrants. If we go back to our history classes we will find out that lots of things might not have existed or happened if it were not for immigrants. Examples include people like Sergey Brin co founder of Google, see how Google is making interactions all over the world a lot easier, another example is Levi Strauss founded the first company to sell jeans see the way youth love wearing jeans. While I agree with different rules for different people I also want to say people should be allowed to migrate to places where the environment will allow the creative genius in them to blossom.
Countries implement rules and policies concerning immigrants to uphold security and social order. If immigrants were treated exactly like citizens, there could be loopholes for criminals or other threats to enter undetected. Furthermore, immigrants may bring cultural practices that differ from those of the native population, requiring regulations to promote unity within society. Hence, these rules and policies serve to protect the welfare of the nation. There might be many more but these are the points I can think of responsible for rules and regulations for immigrants
thanks for that comment, but don't you think that if immigrants were not treated exaltly like citizens, if to say that they have good intentions or development for that country, they might decide to keep their intentions to themselves since they are some how not wellcomed to that place.
so i think immigrants should be given the right to express themselves in any particular country.
Hi there! I think you both raise some important observations on the consequences of setting certain rules for the treatment of immigrants. However, you might not be in disagreement after all. One way of looking at this is to separate between the rules for entering a country and the rules that apply to people already residing in that country. The first set of rules control who can enter and stay in the country, while the second set applies to those people that have a right to reside there (whether citizens or immigrants that gained a right to stay). How do you think immigrants should be treated under each of these rules, and do you think treatment should differ under them?
I believe that under certain circumstances the people who have the right to enter and stay in the country should be treated differently from the people who reside there. For example: if 2 people are being interviewed for a single job and both are equally impressive than don't you think the job should be given to the person who has the right to reside there or have been living there for a long time. I m not talking about regionalism but according to me the person who have the right to reside there has more right on the job. But majorly they should be treated equally according to me. Well there might be many more examples and everyone might have their own perspectives
Thanks contemplative_fly for developing your thoughts further!
I encourage you to be more specific when distinguishing between the different groups. If an immigrant has gained a right to remain in the host country, but has not, for example, gained a right to work, then it can well be better to offer a job to a resident who has such a right to work. However, if the immigrant has gained full citizenship rights, following their successful entry process, the host country has chosen to accept them as a citizen, comparable to all other citizens of the host state, whether of immigration background or not.
In your opinion, should the citizen with an immigration background still be treated differently, and if so, why?
I now understand where you're coming from. It's essential to treat immigrants equally if a country has accepted them. However, we must recognize that they may encounter unique obstacles that others do not. Therefore, it's beneficial to treat them differently in a positive way. Providing extra support and assistance can significantly improve their experience and help them integrate into society. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and welcoming society for everyone. So i guess treating someone differently doesn't necessarily mean treating them in a negative way. It could also mean treating them with extra care, attention, and kindness.
In my opinion, immigrants are humans like citizens of other countries. Statistics show that 75% of the time, immigrants just get good working jobs to feed their families back home, but in return, some get deported and some get placed in jail for no reason. In my country, so many immigrants benefit us in their diverse cultures, dressing, and many more ways. Immigrants have very bright ideas; take Albert Einstein, for instance, who migrated to the US from Germany in 1933 because of harsh actions that happened in his country. He struggled a bit to adapt to US life, and some factors included the people, but now he holds one of the many groundbreaking works in theoretical physics that are still being taught in schools all over the world, including the US. In conclusion, there shouldn't be anything that differentiates the immigrants from the people; instead, I suggest there should be facilities in place for immigrants that offer jobs and home shelters where they can live comfortably until they can afford proper homes.
Absolutely educated harmonica...
You have a wonderful point. I agree with you because some countries don't treat immigrants exactly like their own citizens. In the process of this immigrants might experience hardship because they are new to the country and not used to their lifestyle. Therefore the immigrants would see it as discrimination and feel unwelcomed and they would tend to withdraw their good intentions for that country. So, I would suggest that immigrants are treated equally as the citizens of that country and equally be given freedom to express themselves.
Thanks.
Hi contemplative_fIy totally disagree with you because...
If immigrants are not treated exactly like the citizens of that country, they might feel bad and therefore withdraw their good intentions for that country as they might see it as discrimination. The discrimination might also lead to fights and therefore make them uncomfortable and also make
them feel unwelcomed. So I suggest that immigrants should be given equal rights like the citizens of that country as far as they don't misuse it so that they can be able to accomplish their good intentions for that country. Thanks.
I feel countries have rules and policies about immigrants because of overpopulation. If there weren't any rules concerning this, there would be high rate of overpopulation. I personally feel that the rules should be the same concerning all immigrants not considering such people's race or color to satisfy the rules of fundamental human rights in which all humans should be treated equally.
Moreover, if it is for safety reasons that citizens should immigrate to other countries, I can contradict the part which I said overpopulation is one of the disadvantages of not having rules concerning immigrants. Hope you understand.
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I think your perspective makes a lot more sense, so I agree with it, but I would like to add a few more information and a statement. As previously said, foreign nationals ought to be permitted to journey to safe havens where there is no fear in order to secure safer lodging. For example, if Mr. A were to spend some time travelling, he ought to be able to give back more to the nation he visits, by bringing in more food or cultural objects. Lastly, Mr. A should visit the host country with the goal of contributing fairly, irrespective of the population size.
There are rules about immigration to ensure the safety of everyone both those inside the country and those coming out of the country. Some of the reasons why they have rules is to make sure that those coming into the country do not have things that would harm other citizens of the country and also to control the things that are being imported and exported in the country.
If this rules were not in place there would have been a lot disaster all over the world because people would not be controlled the would be left to do whatever the want to do and also the rights of citizens would be misused.
There be different rules for different people based on the reason why you migrated, some people migrate for educational purposes while others migrate to change their environment. The rules should differ depending on your reason for migration.
The rules for immigration serves various purposes including national security, cultural integration, humanitarian concerns etc. they often reflect a balance protecting the interest of host country and respecting the rights and needs of immigrants.
Countries have rules about immigration because they want to protect their citizens and control how many people come to their country. Sometimes these rules are unfair and can hurt immigrants and their families. Sometimes the rules are based on stereotypes and not facts. This is bad, and we should try to make the rules more fair.
You are absolutely right spirited_concept. Countries need to control how many people are moving into them but they need to do these in a very careful manner. All people are equal and we need to help those that are in search of new places because of their suffering in their mother country. Boundaries are ok but people are most important.
I agree because... It is very good for countries to make rules to protect their citizens because security of the citizens is of utmost importance. However, I think that these rules should have a human face and not be stereotyped because I know of a particular country in Africa that the citizens are not being treated well as migrants because some people in that country have previously tarnished the image of the country so the country that they are migrating to assume that they all are the same thereby denying those who genuinely have reasons to migrate the opportunities. The countries should have a policy that should accommodate those who are professionals in their field irrespective of their country of origin because they can contribute positively to the growth of the country that they are seeking to migrate to.
Hi there! You made an interesting point about how the rules in place can often be unfair - can you think of some ways that we can educate people further to ensure stereotypes don't influence policies around immigration?
Great question! One way to address stereotypes and bias when it comes to immigration policies is through education and awareness campaigns. By educating people about the realities of immigration, including the challenges that immigrants face and the contributions they make, it can help to dispel myths and misconceptions. This can be done through public service announcements, online campaigns, and partnerships with media outlets. Another way to address stereotypes is through policymaking that is evidence-based and informed by data, rather than relying on anecdotal evidence or personal bias. It's important to recognize that immigration is a complex issue and that no single policy will be perfect.
We can teach people the truth about immigration so that we make the right rules. Sometimes people don't understand how hard it is to move to another country and the things that people have to go through. We need to teach people the truth so that they can make good rules. We need to make sure the rules are fair and help everyone. Even if the rules aren't perfect, they should be better than they are now.
Absolutely! By spreading awareness about the challenges immigrants face, we can create more empathy and understanding. This can lead to policies that are fairer and more inclusive for everyone involved in the immigration process. It's all about educating and advocating for positive change. Also educating people about the challenges immigrants face can lead to more understanding and fairer policies.
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I agree because... countries have to have laws on immigration because if they do not have rules everyone will come into that country freely. If it is a country like Nigeria that already has a lot of people as it is. If Immigrants come to Nigeria, the country will be overpopulated.
Yes I agree with you that countries have rules about immigration for the safety of the citizens and also to control the amount of people that come into the country. Leaders of countries would never want to stay and see the citizens suffer for his or her actions. As you have said, sometimes these rules are unfair and can make immigrants feel terrible. This can also make such countries and other countries stop negotiation about extracting and importing of goods and raw materials to benefit the countries. Yes, it may be based on stereotypes and not facts too, these rules should be made fair and attainable for people.
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From my side Countries have rules and policies about immigrants for several reason but the main reason would be SECURITY because government aims to provide protection for citizens and to maintain national security. Rule and policies may include requirements for language proficiency ,cultural assimilation and adherence to societal norms . And if there weren't any rules than it would risk the life of people living in the country because any criminals or threats can enter the country without the permission. Then it would disrupt the labor markets and affect the economy negatively. And lastly to conclude it I think so there would be need of different rules for migrant and immigrant people because migrant peple move from one country to another in find of jobs and immigrant people completely move to another country for staying habitually.
Countries need immigration policy to meet the demand of immigrate people and to control the population of the country. Generally people immigrate to another country for a couple of reason such as for job opportunity, better lifestyle , medical facilities etc. But when a large number of people migrate to another country then it increases the population of the country and also create different problems. For this reason, the country have immigrate policy to control the number of immigrate people and also to ensure the safe life for those immigrants. In Bangladesh we have seen the catastrophic result of giving place to so many immigrant which have resulted in the increased population of Bangladesh.For this reason, country needs to control the number of immigrant people so that they can get help from them rather than creating obstacle. if a country get more educated immigrant then it will help the country to develop the economy. For this reason, country have set different rules and regulations for the immigrants so that the country can get the best benefit from them.
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Well recently i heard about this "Canada will soon launch a citizenship path for undocumented immigrants. Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, revealed the nation's intent to introduce a broad and comprehensive program, facilitating the application for permanent residency for numerous undocumented individuals."
I think there should be a Hub discussion post about everyone's view on this, Should it be permissible or no and why so?
This can be related to any country and not specifically Canada
I think that countries have rules about immigration to maintain cultural stability. This stability will get shattered if a lot of people from a different culture join a lot of people in another culture. Also pollution is a big reason, more people means more pollution.
If there weren't any rules to regulate immigration, countries would have people coming from everywhere. Take Finland, or Switzerland for example: both are beautiful countries with top-of-the-line housing and education, logically, a lot of people will want to go to these countries. That would disrupt the natural balance of the countries and anger their people, that is just a price that big, rich, and successful companies have to face. With laws about immigration that price is now less.
But different people will have different policies. If these people have a similar culture and economy to your very own country then there will be no cultural or economical instability. Also migrants are usually in search of work, while immigrants are in search of a new, healthy, stable life. The two have a very big difference.
Absolutely! Immigration rules play a crucial role in preserving cultural stability and managing environmental impact. Each country tailors its policies to maintain balance and address specific needs, ensuring a harmonious society. Differentiating between migrants seeking work and immigrants seeking a better life is key to understanding their distinct motivations and contributions to society.
I think that countries have policies for immigration, because the wrong people could try to enter. For example, people with bad behavior, who might abuse the rights from another country. Such people are dangerous, since they are not bothered by the law. I have noticed that there are way too many people who believe they only have rights and that the rules and punishments don't apply to them. So many have told me that they demand respect. I have seen them laugh when they do something terribly wrong, but cause a lot of drama, when others do the same thing to them. It doesn't seem fair to me. You can't choose what rules apply to you. If you don't face the consequences, then you can't t benefit from the civil liberties either. I think that it is both or nothing. In addition to that, you can't force respect. You need to earn it.
Governments implement immigration policies to regulate the number and origin of people coming into the country. This is because if a country allows too many people in, it can lead to an increase in the population, and if any of the migrants pose a threat to the existing population, it can cause harm. However, it is important to note that different people should be subject to different rules, as not everyone is the same - there are good and bad people in every group.
Thank you for your thoughts - can you explain why you believe people immigrate in the first place and the positive effects it can have on a country?
People immigrate for various reasons, like seeking better opportunities, safety, or reuniting with family. Immigration can bring diversity, innovation, and economic growth to a country.
I am actually of two opinions here as it has to do with different rules for different people. As the popular proverb says "One man's meat is another man's poison" so is the case of having different rules for different people. On one hand I think the rules should remain the same for everyone because to one person the rule might be okay, but to another person, he/she may feel mistreated and might not contribute meaningfully to that society. I also think if the government was to announce the same rule over the people it would create a better choice of opportunity and unity. It would again bring people together and the collaboration will be stronger. Why I think different rules should be put in place for different people is that it might help marginalised people to get better opportunities in areas of work, education and so on.
Hi Topical Talkers
Under normal circumstances, a country is supposed to have the rules and regulations guiding their borders so the sake of safety in the country. To me, the main purpose of putting up the rules for the immigrants is because of some citizens who illegally enter into different countries without their vicer and therefore making it insecure for the people in the country because they will be scared of the person and may call the citizen a terrorist.
It is also very important to have rules and regulations that will be guiding the immigrants in the country because if actually there is no rule for immigrants, a lot of crime will be regularly occuring in the country and endangering lives of innocent citizens.
Lastly, everybody is equal to the rule of law and so there is no one that should be given special rule. The rule given to the poor should also be given to the rich to maintain the safety of the country.
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I agree with you but here's a question for you to answer do you think is right there should be different rules guiding each country concerning immigrants?
I'm looking forward to seeing what other Topical Talkers think about this question. What do you think?
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Am glad you are looking forward to see other Topical Talkers think about my question it's a pleasure.
I think I will be so excited to see my fellow students in the hub to think about my question critically.
Yes. This is because there might be immigrants coming into a particular country to develop the country by introducing different methods that the country can do to make things faster. These type of immigrants should be accepted continuously. There might also be immigrants who come to the country to cause commotion and crime. The immigrants from that country should be totally declined although it can be an obscurity for non - criminals.
I think that there should be different rules for each country because every country is different and so their ways of life is also different. If the rules are the same, everyone can get up and go into to any country they like. This will make criminals take advantage of that and destroy most countries.
Have you jumped to any conclusions in this comment, or made any assumptions?
Hi eloquent pie,
Do you think if other countries in the globe have different rules it will stop criminals to take advantage?
Can you explain why you believe there will be an increase in crime rates if more immigrants enter the country?
Why I believe that there will be high rate of crime if immigrants enter the country is because before any person enters the country, he or she is supposed to enter with his or her visa. For example, if me as a Nigerian wants to enter into USA, I must go with my visa and that is why it is known that any citizen who enters any country without a visa is feared because the citizen must have something bad in mind to do in that country that he or she is entering. If the citizen has a clear conscience, he or she will enter legally and it he or she success in the act of entering the country,the citizen might end up doing what he or she wants to do to hurt the people in the country so that is why it is very dangerous.
I've read this comment and disagree. I don't think that the crime rate will necessarily increase as a result of immigration.
Not all immigrants are criminals, some come to a new country with skills which help that country. For example teachers, medics, researchers etc.
The people moving from one place to another have to follow different rules set in the country in which they are going. The country have set different rules for migrants because the migrants do alot of population. So the countries have the rule of visa in which the visa is given for 6 months and it is not easy to get the citizenship of that country. Immigrants create alot of issues as the are new to that country and they are not aware about the rules.
If there were no rules for immigrants then the people would go to a country whenever they want and may create problems for the people living there. Without rules for immigrants, there would likely be challenges in maintaining order and addressing issues related to immigration. Establishing guidelines helps regulate entry, protect national security, and address economic and social impacts. However, the specific consequences would depend on the context and the nature of the rules in question.
You've assumed all people who want to enter without a visa have bad intentions but why else might people enter a country illegally?
I think the people entering in a country without visa or passport can do anything because if they are not following this rule they may not follow other rules also. It teir intentions are not bad then they can enter the country by using certain rules and regulations. The people who are having good intentions follow all the rules. For eg: people going jobs, education, etc. Not all but some people can be there from that category. Some people who want to create a conflict or if they are spying. There can be many more reasons. Not all are same.
I think rules about immigration are important, because some immigrants could bring with them diseases. It is a harsh truth, but still the truth. They could do this, without even realizing. That would be a huge problem, because if they don't know that there's such a possibility, they won't tell anybody. That could result in spreading the illness. If such a thing happens, the authorities will have a hard time finding the root cause. It could definitely affect the economy of a state.
Another important aspect is that some countries already have a big population. Being overcrowded might mean that the government can't take care properly of neither its own people nor the immigrants. So, nobody would receive the help they deserve. From my point of view, an even bigger problem appears when the refugees can't find a job, so the government has to provide for them. It could really cause an economic crisis. What needs to be done then? Probably introduce some immigration policies. I believe that it is best to prevent, rather than deal with the whole situation all at once.
As we all know immigration is a hotly debated topic especially in countries where people are forced to enter because of a war, better life or workplace.
In order to achieve balance, the country they are entering needs to set regulations. These regulations can help the immigrants to follow a certain path in their new life. How to apply for a visa, how to enter the workplace, learn about the country's laws and taxes. It's nothing different than those living already the country they immigrated.
It would be totally chaos if no regulations were there, as it would mean that by moving to a new country are free to do what they want.
I think if there weren't any rules about immigration, there would be a lot more overpopulation in some parts of the world. At the same time, there would be plenty more opportunities for less fortunate people to immigrate and have a chance at better living. For instance all the people who try to migrate to the United States from places like South and Central America, being a child with immigrant parents I see their points of views where they try to escape from the horrible living conditions and build themselves in a better place.
Interesting ideas. Can you tell us where you found your evidence?
One reason why there are rules about immigration is based on the reunification of families. Another thing is admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S economy. The next reason is protecting refugees. The final reason that there are rules for immigration is promoting diversity. These are all reasons for rules of immigration to stay but some people feel like immigration should be allowed.
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I feel that countries have policies about immigrants because if there are no rules there will be too many people coming from different countries to live there which will increase the country's population. Ever human being uses resources such as electrical energy that are needed for appliances. This will cause a lot of energy spent by the country which can also cause climate crisis. Also, when there are no rules and many people come to the country, it can serve as a platform for commiting crime by other criminals known as "immigrants". It will be hard to spot them because they can blend in as an immigrant and no one can recognize those criminals because they are too many. In this case, they can plan a theft or robbery at any time without you even thinking that it can occur. I also agree to the fact that different rules should be used for different people because there might be a country that commiting crime is very prominent and if you allow them in your country, they might cause commotion and crime in your country so a minimum amount of people from that country should be accepted as immigrants but if possible, none of them.
You have given reasons for your opinion here - well done. There are some questions I would like to ask:
1. If everyone is using energy and contributing to the climate crisis, does it matter which country they are in?
2. Are you suggesting that immigrants commit the crimes, or that anyone cane, because of an increased population? Is there any evidence for this?
3. Is your final point, about countries with higher crime rates fair? Or are you making assumptions about all people, rather than some people?
Thank you so much for the question Olivia @ Topical Talk. I feel that as long as they are using the energy and are contributing positively to climate change, that is fine but if they are contributing negatively, I think that will give a very bad effect on the country and it matters on the country because if the country is already suffering from climate change and people contribute negatively, it will be very bad for the country but if the country is suffering from climate change and they contribute
positively, it will have a good impact on the country. Also, I feel that due to population, it will be very difficult to figure out the criminals. Both anyone and immigrants can commit the crime. The original criminal citizens might be easy to find because the country's armed forces can have record of them or even the government might have all their personal information but it will be difficult to figure out whether an immigrant is a criminal because they are new to the country and their personal details might not be known. Also, no one will suspect them because they are new. But can't the immigrant's country send their records of crime? Well, some of the criminals who get caught in their original country will have their details being sent to the other country so that the other country can track that person and arrest them if they make a bad move However, if the person has just run away from the original country to another country as an immigrant, then the current country will have to arrest that person and return him/her to his/her country's prison and they might figure it out easily because it might be all over the news and the current country will realise that criminal has hidden in their country. An evidence for this, is a particular man in my country who took other people's money and did not return them and he has run away from the country to another country because he is wanted as a criminal. He traveled to another country as an immigrant and due to the population, it will be hard to find him out. To conclude, I make assumptions for some people because there might be a country that their crime rates are very high because most robberies happen there but there might be a country that barely commits crimes so they have low crime rates because robberies might happen once in a blue moon.
One of the reasons why countries have policies about immigrants is to protect public health and safety. These policies are meant to benefit both the citizens and the legal immigrants who live in the country. They help to ensure that the immigrants do not bring any diseases, disabilities or health hazards. They also help to prevent any criminal activities from entering the country. This is similar to how football players have to undergo medical tests before they join a new club. This is done to avoid any future problems. If there were no policies about public health and safety, there could be more outbreaks of diseases and pandemics that could cause many deaths. There could also be health inequality, health complications, disease transmission, social impacts like social distancing that separated families, economic impacts and so on.
I believe that equity and fairness should be the main principles guiding the creation of these policies. It is important to respect individual opinions and differences, but rules that apply to everyone help to maintain and ensure order, justice and regularity. Finding the right balance is important for a fair and inclusive society.
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I believe that countries have rules and policies about immigrants because even if the times have changed, some people still believe that immigrants can be dangerous to both people and the environment.
If there weren't any rules, immigrants would be flooding in other countries and sometimes they'd be causing issues. There may be things like overpopulation occurring where there are too many people in one area.
Be that as it may, the rules should be the same for all immigrants because there shouldn't be any racial and religious discrimination against anyone. Having different rules would probably cause some sort of uprising within those groups of people that have to go through a different set of rules than everyone else.
Hiii, as per my knowledge people usually migrate to different countries for better standards of living, better job opportunities and better security and safety that is offered by the country. However different countries have different rules and policies about Immigrants because a country has limited resources and sometimes cannot handle all the people that are immigrating to it and therefore it has to prioritize the people for which they have to spend their resources, if there are no rules then most probably some of the areas of the world will become extremely populated while others will remain empty which will lead to sub optimal usage of capacity and potential of such areas. The rules can be different for different people but it will be better and more systematic approach if there is a international code about immigration which can help simplify things both for citizens as well as various governments.
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Countries have rules and policies about immigrants for many reasons. One of these reasons is population control over how many people enter the country and how they enter. This is important for many reasons like making sure there is not overpopulation in the country and making sure valid and viable means are being used to enter said country. I'm sure if there weren't any rules, many things would have a negative impacts to both the country and immigrants. Such things like overpopulation, which is not only bad for us but also the environment. The effects of not balancing a population can be devastating like increased mortality rates (-from the UN), increased violence, loss of habitat, pollution, etc.
Some of these rules I believe should be different. When it comes to the long filing of papers and how expensive they can be for struggling families makes me wish these rules can change, and they can change. For families that are struggling, they should take the funds from the immigrants that paid to pay for the struggling families paperwork. I do recognize that if someone is finding a reason to leave their country, they are most likely struggling. And so for this, I do believe some of the federal taxes can be allocated towards these expenses.
Hello, I think that countries have rules about policies and immigrants because i believe that if an immigrant is a criminal they should still be able to hold that person accountable even though they are in a different place. and if there are no rules then it could give too much freedom and could allow someone bad to escape or hide from being caught. It also makes me worried knowing that there's a small chance that an immigrant could be coming into our home or others (country) and could do something bad like a act of terrorism and this not only is bad for the citizens but also any immigrants who later try to enter that same place because at that point just because of one person they now have a bad reputation. But, even with all this said i do think immigrants should be treated like any ordinary citizen and not an outsider that is excluded and considered to be "different". I also believe that all immigrants should be treated the same and should not be higher or lower depending on where they are coming from.
I agree that all immigrants should be treated fairly. What do you think is the main reason people leave their home country? Do you think it is a choice?
Hello! i do believe that in most circumstances people do leave by choice to get a better life with more opportunities, but in some cases it's different and can be to get out of dangerous environments. For example, when the war with Russia and Ukraine was happening the citizens of Ukraine were in grave danger and needed to leave not by choice but to ensure that they were not in harm's way and so in unfortunate cases like that, i do think that people leave not by choice.
Hello! i do believe that in most circumstances people do leave by choice to get a better life with more opportunities, but in some cases it's different and can be to get out of dangerous environments. For example, when the war with Russia and Ukraine was happening the citizens of Ukraine were in grave danger and needed to leave not by choice but to ensure that they were not in harm's way and so in unfortunate cases like that, i do think that people leave not by choice.
According to me, countries have different rules and policies concerning immigration so that they could ensure proper management of the immigrants as well as responsible management of the natives as well. This will ensure smooth immigration without hazards. These policies are also important for cultural and national security and for managing the population. These policies strive towards creating a balance between providing the immigrants with resources, while at the same time safe guarding the native population.
If there weren’t any rules, it could severely impact the entire system of immigration. It could result in uncontrolled population movements and a potential risk to national security. These rules and regulations establish order and law and create a balance between meeting the interests of the immigrants, as well as the natives.
There can be different policies and rules for different people. For example- asylum seekers can have policies concerning more humanitarian conditions than someone who simply wants to immigrate for employment purposes. However, while differentiating between policies, the authorities should keep in mind that the distinctions should be made carefully to ensure fairness and equality . These policies may be complex, but are definitely crucial for governing any country.
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In my honest opinion, countries have rules and policies about immigrants for several reasons.Like,governments aim to protect their citizens and ensure national security by regulating who enters their borders. Immigration policies help prevent threats such as terrorism and espionage.
Immigration policies are often influenced by economic factors. Governments may seek to attract skilled workers to fill labor shortages or contribute to economic growth. Conversely, they may regulate immigration to protect domestic job markets and prevent wage suppression.
Overall, immigration policies reflect a balance between national interests, security concerns, economic considerations, and human rights principles. They evolve over time in response to changing circumstances and societal needs.
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I agree with you. A country has rules because it maintains the balance of that country. A country without rules will end up in chaos, and a country that does not have rules is unsafe. There are rules to keep countries safe and running, for example in our everyday lives rules are needed to keep people sane, if there are no laws in a hospital for example anyone could come in and get drugs and that can lead to drug abuse. If there are no rules, people can come into a country with illegal drugs, stolen cars and other things. People can also come in with huge amounts of money that are unexplainable. I believe rules are needed to maintain structure, keep the country working and prevent losses on a large scale.
Well, immigration rules are in place to help manage the movement of people between countries. They aim to ensure safety, security, and regulate the number of people entering a country. It's like having guidelines to maintain order and protect the interests of both citizens and immigrants. like in the definition immigration is when someone leaves their country to live in another country.
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I believe countries have rules for immigrants because of past experiences where some immigrants may have behaved poorly or broken laws. Additionally, it can be costly to deport immigrants, as it can cost a significant amount of money to send them back to their home countries. For example in 2022 and 2023, it cost 170,000£ to send the immigrants to Ruwanda per person.This could lead to countries setting limits on the number of immigrants allowed.
Also without immigration rules, there could be chaos, with people from various places arriving without any control. This lack of control could make it difficult to manage behaviors and actions, potentially leading to more lawbreaking.
However, I don't think there should be different rules for different immigrants. Everyone is seeking the same things like hospitality and jobs to support their families. Discrimination shouldn't be allowed based on differences, as everyone deserves fair treatment and opportunities.
Just to confirm, ambitious_panther -- the cost you mentioned is correct but this is what it would cost in future, not what it has cost already, because no immigrants have yet been sent to Rwanda from the UK because of human-rights concerns.
Hello,
Well According to me countries implement rules and policies regarding immigrants for a various reasons. First and foremost, it's about national security that is ensuring that those entering the country do not pose a threat. Additionally, there are economic considerations for which the governments may shape immigration policies to align with overall economic goals. Social integration is another factor that is why policies are often designed for the immigrants to integrate into the host society, promoting harmony.
Without immigration rules, there could be several consequences. Firstly, there would be heightened security risks, as individuals with hateful intentions could enter freely. This could lead to significant threats to national security. Secondly, unregulated immigration could strain public services and infrastructure, leading to overcrowding and shortages. Social tensions might also rise. It could also effect the economy of the country.
These laws are made to regulate how many immigrants/refugees will be let into the country. If there weren't any rules then the government will be strained because they have to provide education and healthcare to these immigrants.
There is a difference between migrants and immigrants. Migrants are people who go to another country for better housing, education, and healthcare. Immigrants are usually escaping from their home country. Maybe because their own government is incompetent, and doesn't care about the well-being of it's citizens, or their country is a war-zone.
That is why I believe that immigrants and migrants should have different laws and rules.
I disagree with your comment because it is one sided and it ignores the basic principles of lawmaking. Equity and fairness are essential to create a just and cooperative society. Different rules for immigrants and migrants can cause disorder and injustice in a country. Immigrants and migrants are all human beings with their own reasons and motivations. Labeling migrants as people who move for better opportunities and immigrants as people who move for refuge is wrong. For example, a migrant could pretend to move for better conditions but actually having evil intentions. Therefore, policy making in a country should be based on equity and fairness for all.
The world is not sunshine and rainbows. You cannot enforce a policy like this, and you said "a migrant could pretend to move for better conditions but actually having evil intentions". How does equity and fairness make us know who is good and who is bad? The world is not black & white, it is in shades of grey. Also labeling them differently helps identify who is in need of education and healthcare and who needs job opportunities. That is actually more fair for both immigrants and migrants. So I stand my ground.
Since a migrant is only searching for work while his country is safe, I believe you are correct. Even in cases where their nation is in need, immigrants also require separate rules. A nation shouldn't welcome too many immigrants at once, as this would result in an overwhelming loss of revenue. Because they provide so much in the areas of education, technology, healthcare, and entertainment, I view immigrants as a strength rather than a liability. Governments, in my opinion, should encourage immigrants to enter their country with a practical number in mind that is the number they can manage.
There ought to be several regulations for various circumstances. You made a valid argument, in my opinion.
Nowadays, with things such as the war with Hamas and Iseral going on, people start to migrate to other countries. They come for many reasons; job opportunities, to escape any war and conflict, immigration, or to get better education. I believe that countries should set certain rules; rules that are fair for everyone, will put people's safety first, and benefit everyone. Although, as I was scrolling down, I saw someone comment that it's not always good to immigrate. This is true as people might not always move to one country to another for pure intentions. This is why I believe that they should make a rule where certain people can immigrant to another country, such as people with good in tensions like to get a new job, better education, to escape anything negative going on in their country, or more!
If there were no laws, a lot would happen. For example, citizens of a nation may produce a lot of disorder, terrorist attacks, and killings since there would be no laws.
For instance, in a school, if there are no rules, kids will dress however they please, bully others, fight, treat others badly, and do whatever they feel is right. This will cause the school to become disorganised and make it difficult for good students to attend and learn there. This is true in every country. Without laws and regulations, no country could exist. Every nation or country should have laws and policies.
Regarding the different rules for different people, In my perspective, it is imperative to uphold equality among individuals of similar circumstances, avoiding any form of discrimination. However, there should be exceptional rules for refugees, skilled workers, investors, family members etc according to their needs so that no one is deprived of their rights unjustly. This will also help the countries to ensure fairness and adhere to Human rights principles.
Balancing these considerations is essential to crafting effective immigration policies.
I believe countries have rules and policies for immigrants because, without them, immigrants may unknowingly break laws that they did not know that country had or do something inappropriate that the people in that country find disgraceful.
This phenomenom of leaving your country to go to another one, either beacause of war or personal reasons, has always been perceptible. Many countries made specific rules for these kind of relactions, such as how many people they can accept or the places their citizens will go. However, many seem to question the reason of these regulations. A common answer is: so that there is a fair division of these people.
I definitely agree with this policy, but in my country, Greece, I do not believe it is completely followed. To be more precise, I am aware of many cases in which the number of immigrants has exceeded the limit of these individuals our country can accept.
So, if these rules did not exist , many countries would become overpopulated. In addition, some nations that are facing some fanancial difficulties, will be at risk of an economical crisis.
All things considered, it is essential we have regulations for this kind of event, on condition that we respect and follow them without exceptions.
why do countries have rules and policies about immigrants?
If an immigrant came to a country to steel or do something illegal it would not be something good for the country.May be the immigrant Put explosives in the country.
control.There will be no safety.
Can you explain two positives of allowing immigrants into countries and why you believe they might want to leave in the first place?
I think their are rules for immigration because if there are too many people in a state people in a state more factories and cars more gas so less trees and wee need fruit to stay healthy.
Thank you for your comment, can you explain how immigration will cause more gas and fewer trees?
From my own perspective, immigration is the change of environment, and so change builds our knowledge and I feel like rules of immigration are made for us to be creative and not rely on other peoples ideas. Immigration holds more power than we can imagine.It also shows you that there is more to life than your home,school, environment and so on.If we can give the rules of immigration a chance, we will get to know what we are yet to know in fifty or hundred years.
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From my point of view, policies and rules regarding immigrants are established by the country because they want to maintain their country as safe and not have citizens at risk of new people coming to their home country. If there weren't any rules the country would be in big problems. I can't say that they should not or they should have rules because people from different places come to another country for very different reasons. Many people are just trying to find jobs, escape from wars, education, and a better life, and I can keep going. This is when they shouldn't have rules but on another hand, many have come to another country so that they can escape from prison or just want to escape from a crime they did in that country and that is where the country SHOULD have rules and policies. I agree that there should be different rules for different people because the immigrants could have a good cause for why they are coming to that country.
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I think countries have rules and policies to control overpopulation and not just let bad people enter their country that is why they are rules guiding immigrants. If they were not any rules bad people will enter they country and this might lead to loss of lives and properties.
How could a country determine whether a person is good or bad? What if an immigrant decieves a country into believing that they are entering the country for honest and ethical reason when their whole scheme is to enter the world of crime. What is a system a country could adopt in order to rightfully judge the reason for one's immigration?
Hi succinct cheetah, you have a great point here. I do agree with you that most countries have rules and policy in order to control overpopulation reasons being that overpopulation leads to limited resources therefore leading to sufferings and scarcity of food. In addition, if there are no rules and policies guiding immigrants, law breakers would come into a country pretending to be immigrants but have bad intentions either to cause chaos or to destroy the country's reputation and therefore leading to loss of lives and properties as you said.
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Countries frequently have laws and regulations pertaining to immigration because, in the absence of such measures, there would be a constant influx and outflow of foreign nationals, with no set duration of stay.The number of years that each nation wants you to stay is up to them. However, I believe that different rules should apply. for various individuals in their respective nations since things like the passport and visa will change.
There are rules but it's not everyone who will listen to and obey these set rules, but no matter what, every country should have their rules because there are still people who will follow and obey some rules to the end. I cannot particularly pinpoint the rules for migration for different countries, but I could say a little about my country;
Section 20(7) and 37(9) ‘’permit foreign nationals to live in Nigeria for a maximum period of two years for employment, establishing a business and schooling among others’’. This means that for a foreigner to dwell in Nigeria, there must be a purpose which could range from education, job or even business for some time, after which, if there is an intention to remain, the necessary paperwork could be done and if it is satisfactory, then they could be given citizenship.
Some agencies in charge of migration in Nigeria, have to make sure anyone who needs to live in the country or even visit must have been cleared from even the embassy before having them in the country. The Nigerian Immigration Service handles that aspect in collaboration with the Nigerian Customs Service, this is to aid control persons coming in and exiting the country, and also for border surveillance and patrol.
Many people inhibiting Nigeria have to abide by certain rules to safeguard their territories. These rules are not just for immigrants but also the nationals. Not everyone will like these rules but everyone has to abide by them. A simple example is the traffic rules, if people don't abide by them then there will be so many accidents.
Immigration policy is an increasingly important part of economic growth and development around the world because nearly all industrialized states face a set of common challenges relating to the sustainability of their economic growth and welfare states. So we might hate to admit it, but life would be pretty hard without any rules at all. Rules are designed to ensure fairness, understanding, safety and respect - and without them, things could get chaotic and dangerous. No one is above the law! Everyone should be treated equally, but, it can be ok to treat people differently if there is a real and important reason to do so (for example, there are special rules to protect children).
I think that there are rules to immigration because;
1. It could cause overcrowding - If alot of people from one country lets say the USA move to country B lets say the UK as an example. People from the USA notice that people in the UK are getting paid well so they decide that since maybe that they want to be rich they move there in order to gain more money. Many people end up going there which will end up causing overcrowding and also lead to unemployment for many people due the the fact that there is a surplus amount of people there, jobs are getting harder to find.
2. It could cause an increase in the crime rate - with more people in the country the kidnapping rate could go up according to the United Nations Office on drugs and crime the gloabal average was 1.8 in 2018 since people are starting to immigrate to some countries with the USA being one of them many people are going to some for education at one of the most prestigious schools globally at MIT. Even though there are people going for education, since they aren't entirely familiar with the USA they may end up going to a dangerous part of town and end up getting kidnapped or even murdered since the people they will end up taking advantage of them.
3. It would lead to a decrease of resources. - with so many people in one country such as the USA -which is currently the country with the most people immigrating into it- and the birth of foreigners increasing more than fourfold it will surely lead to a decrease in resources since there are so many people. Think about it like this. If you have only enough food or water in your house for 10 people and 30 people live on your house not everyone will be full. The same thing will apply here in immigration in countries.
These are my ideas, I'd like to hear yours
Nowadays, immigration consists one of the most controversial matters. Each country receiving immigration inflows, applies rules and laws according to the characteristics of its region which depends on various socio-economic, political and geopolitical reasons. For this purpose, rules based on economic criteria are applied in order to define frameworks for the safe and right relocation of immigrants to the place of reception for foreigners.
The implementation rules are imposed by immigration policy units and are based on rules such as dependent work or family reunification reasons for the granting of a resident permit to foreigners. On the other hand, due to wars or economic immigrants there is an imperative need for the state to support and protect refugees until their social integration.
This way, human rights are protected and social cohension is achieved. Otherwise, the lack of laws would lead to the accumulation of many problems placing sustainability in great danger.
People migrate to different countries for multiple reasons. whether it is job opportunities, joining in with family, escaping conflict, or even studying. Countries have rules and policies about immigrants to regulate the flow of people into their borders, manage national security concerns, maintain social cohesion, and control economic impacts. Without rules, unregulated immigration could lead to issues such as strains on public services, increased competition for jobs, security risks, cultural tensions, and challenges in assimilation. Having structured immigration policies allows countries to address these concerns effectively, ensuring that immigration benefits both the country and the immigrants. Rules help maintain order, uphold the rule of law, and create a framework for integration that benefits immigrants and the host society.
Countries have policies about immigrants because usually they are unsure about their intents when they travel to their country. For instance, someone can be moving to another country to better themselves. But the government doesn't fully know that because there can be a chance they end up breaking a lot of rules in the country. If there weren't any rules for the country, there would be a lot of havoc because none of the immigrants would know what to do and could end up getting lost between whats right from wrong. Personally, I don't think there should be different rules for different people because this can cause a lot of controversy and people to feel unwelcome. While this can happen, there will be certain citizens more superior than others.
Hello genius_camel,
Thank you for your interesting contribution. Could you give some more detail about how immigrants' feelings of right and wrong are affected by laws?
There are some things that almost all cultures agree are good or bad, while other things have disagreement. Do immigration rules (who can enter a country) affect right and wrong more than normal rules (you have to follow this while you're in the country)?
I believe that rules about immigration are important so as to keep a balance in countries. However these rules have to be fair and express humanitarian purposes when it is needed. So it all depends on which purpose these rules are intended. If we are talking about people going to another country because of studying, working then there the rules should focus more on taxes, legislations . If we are talking about people escaping a war, or a very bad situation from their country, we have to think differently These people may not want to leave country but they are forced because of the situation. They may leave without their clothes, money which puts them in a vulnerable situation . Humanity can understand and behave accordingly
Even if we nowadays the idea of unity is apparent more than ever , rules still exist on who and how people can move from one country to another.
It is often stated that we all equal in this world and we live in the same planet our home.
Nevertheless we can see that rules stop us from moving freely whenever we want. I can't say if it's right or wrong as there are so many reasons behind it, such as politics, religion, customs .
It is difficult to set aside them as norms and laws can make our living in our country normal
I believe there are regulations governing immigration because many individuals immigrate due to various reasons, including fleeing from persecution or conflicts. Without immigration rules, individuals evading the law could move freely without any restrictions. I think it's important to have differentiated rules for different people because someone might have a troubled past in their home country, such as involvement in criminal activities, which could be risky to the host country when they seek refuge in another country. Therefore, I propose that individuals should be questioned about their reasons for immigrating. However, if someone has genuine intentions, they shouldn't face such scrutiny
Hi,
I think that countries have rules and policies about immigrants because of the safety of their citizens. It's just like inviting visitors into your house without putting a limit. If there were no rules, I think that the immigrants would do inappropriate things such as stealing, lying and fighting with locals. I strongly feel that it would not be ok to set different rules for different people as everyone should be treated the same to avoid problems.
Are you sure that all immigrants would "do inappropriate things"? Do you have any evidence to suggest that this would happen? Why should we be careful when making generalisations like this?
Hi Katie @ Topical Talk,
I want to say that not all immigrants would do inappropriate things, I say this because... different people have different approaches to change, environment, people and customs so meaning that people who are not used to rules and regulations of a country my find themselves deviating from it once in a while For example: Conrad Black who was a Canadan, he was deported because... of Mail fraud and obstruction of justice convictions, he behaved well until he immigrated to UK because he was not used to the customs of the nation.
I am sorry for generalizing and I will be more careful next time. I think that generalizing is not good because some people might take offence, over-generalizing after a bad experience could also lead an individual to fear benign scenarios. This can eventually lead to unnecessary anxiety. I will be more careful next time because... you never know the experiences of people.
THANKYOU.
I agree with creative personality because all they rules that most people who are in charge of immigration and migration often keep people safe because from what I have seen almost anyone who is immigrating or migrating always land safe they rules we are given is to protect everyone and avoid unfairness.
I think that if there weren't any rules, then dangerous people might try and enter the country. Although it is really important to help immigrants, I think that the population's safety should not be put at risk. I believe that you can't actually do any good thing, if you help someone on one hand, but cause others problems on the other hand. Also, from my point of view, by letting anyone enter your country, you also make it unsafe for the immigrants who are seeking a place to live. For example, some people might be running from their country, so that they can survive. However, by allowing others to come too, then the immigrants are in danger of being taken back. Overall, I view things as needing to be balanced. Some people should be welcomed into your country, while others shouldn't. In the first place, I believe that a country should assure at least a decent living for their people. If they can't do that, then they definitely can't do it for some other people. Also, by creating some limits and setting up some rules, you can make sure that the immigrants arrival doesn't affect the state's economy.
People have rules and policies about immigrants for people to not crowd in one country to the point where there won't be enough jobs, homes, food, or anything to support and feed them all. It would be bad for the country and people instead of helping. And it could be dangerous to not have any rules for immigrants, as some people could be mean or bad. The rules and policies protects everybody from possible things that could hurt anybody. "Protection is better than cure"
Rules against immigrants are mainly due to past events. More recently, people immigrate to change their way of living; most likely because they want a better education, a better living environment, religious freedom or better job opportunities. Many immigrants just want to have a better living style, not to harm anybody. Countries also have these rules to prevent overpopulation and control the movement of the country. However, most of these rules are set in place to prevent any impactful things to happen again. Either way, rules should remain the same to everyone; if not it would be discriminatory. Many rules and policies seem a bit much, but they are there to protect the people and the country. Personally, I believe some rules should be lifted to allow more cultural diversity and to give everybody a fair chance at life. Just because someone has a certain cultural background, doesn't mean they don't deserve an opportunity at a good life.
There are rules and policies about immigrants for a variety of push factors (such as poor conditions in their home country) and pull factors (things that make a certain country particularly viable; good housing, job opportunities, etc. A country may be worried about the things being brought into their territory and consequently destroying the progress that has been made, overall causing significant desctruction to the morals of the nation itself. On top of that, if a country had no immigration policies there could be millions of unregistrated residents who the government has not acknowledged, causing overcrowding and a shortage in resources.
Knowing that people have different reasons for immigrating, I do believe different people should receive different perks when it comes to immigration. Obviously this process of listening to the appeals of each individual immigrant wouldn't be too efficient but people still deserve treatment based on their needs. The need for an elderly person to travel to a more technologically advanced country than their own for medical treatment is not the same thing as someone wanting to enter a country illegally for the sake of a vacation. The process of accepting and rejecting people's reasoning for entering the country can be relied upon a set of individuals with the ability of good judgement on whether a reasoning is valid or not and if they have sufficient and credible evidence of their reasoning for immigrating.
If there were no policies for immigrants, people from rival countries could come to our country. Some of these immigrants might pose harm to the citizens, or spies and agents from other countries might infiltrate the country easily. Moreover, if an illegal immigrant, i.e., the one who has stayed even after the visa has expired or entered the country illegally, gets caught then he won't be released from the country until he has paid his penalty. This incident may have an impact on the reputation of the country he belongs to.
You raised an interesting point of view. Since you provided insights on illegal immigration, what do you think of the legal ones? Why do you think people leave their home country?
People leave their home country because their country is either not very developed or there are not many employment opportunities. At the same time, there might be other reasons such as better education, a better environment, or even medical purposes.
Hello scholars,
Countries have rules and policies when it comes to immigrants so they can regulate the population of the country, and I also feel like it has something to do with keeping the majority of the laws already there in place so the government can lead the country. Since resources like water, and food, are limited, the government focuses more on the people already here to have availability to those resources than immigrants. I feel like the government focuses on its citizens more because the world is so competitive. We see a lot of competition within countries around the world, like in the past, most countries wanted to be the first to land on the moon. That same competition still exists today, with the military, and the economy of a country. This is also why these rules are placed because if every country lived in harmony with one another, they wouldn't be against people traveling wherever they wanted.
Also, my second point of wanting to keep the majority of the laws in place so the government can run the country how they want to is because every country's government has different ways they run things and opinions. Most leaders will do the best they can in establishing the rules they agree with. For example, there is a team with a good amount of people, and they have one leader, this leader believes that no one should pick flowers that aren't yellow. Then this team gains a lot of new teammates, who already had previous leaders, and they think that all flowers can be picked, now that the majority of the people disagree with the leader, they won't be able to run the team as how they want to.
The same thing would happen with countries that don't have rules or policies for immigration. Thank you!
Hi everyone!
I think that one reason countries have rules about immigration is to reduce overpopulation and unemployment.
An example is if a lot of people become immigrants in America this can lead to a decrease in the country's economy and can make many people lose their jobs.
I agree with high-spirited concept because it's not always good to immigrate, as this would cause the country being immigrated from to have a certain lack of manpower causing the destabilisation of that country in economy, construction, and healthcare.
Rules about immigration in countries is important because if a country has too many migrants finding places to stay there then that country could also have a chance of being in danger as well. Also the chances of there being migrants that could rob and steal are also high as being able to protect yourself as a migrant you might need to break some laws in that country to be able to stay safe.
I agree because an excess rise in population could lead to over-population. Over-population can have many negative effects on the country. One of the major effects of over-population in a developing country is unemployment. Without the sufficient resources, a country would not be able to cater for the needs of everyone in the country. The immigration rules control the number of people that enter a country and also takes measures when the population is becoming too much.
Rules in general are made to guide us in everything we do in our society these days. The rules are made to prevent huge calamities from befalling on us. It is so to make sure that peace and unity are kept in the country. If there were not any rules, we will have become an endangered country and a polluted country which can easily be corrupted so if we don't have rules there will be lots of problems.
I agree with you. There are rules about immigration for the following reasons:
1: For security purposes so that criminals will not have the advantage to come and corrupt that country.
2: Reducing the population in that country that is not to increase the population. If there is an increase in population amenities will become limited for everyone to use in that country, and this can lead to poverty and hunger, and also because this high rate can lead to competition in the labour market which results in limited resources which in turn can lead to an increase rate in poverty.
When we are listening the word immigration nowadays we tend to connect it negatively. This is totally wrong. People are all citizens of the world and if they want to mo e for studying or working is acceptable. However norms and rules should help these people during their transition to another country and not hamper them. Rules should be designated to guide them accordingly .
As for the people who leave their country because of war we shouldn't be talking about rules but about assistance.
Most countries have rules in order to control the movement of people entering their countries and to manage the whole process.
It is a waynof protecting their borders in case of any potential risk that could threaten the residents.
Additinaly by these rules the government can ensure that people have first learnt the language required and had all the legal documents.
In general when rules should contribute to balance but at the same time respect the host country.
Interesting ideas. Why do you think some people leave their home countries in the first place? Can you think of any situations where it might not be fair to require immigrants to learn the language of the new country before moving?
Hi Chloe! Rules in my opinion can function well when we are talking about immigrants moving to another country to work or study.
When they are forcefully leaving their country such as a war then we can talk about refugees and we have to totally change the way we handle these situations. Many examples have been found in my country especially from people leaving their home in Syria to feel safe. In that case the first things to be done is to make them feel safe in our country, give them the basic need and support unti they are ready to move on with their life
Thank you!!🙂
People leave their home countries for a number of reasons from searching for a better livelihood, to education, to better health service delivery. I think one of the benefits of immigration that will help people to live in other countries is a change of culture, I say this because some people may come with their own cultures and it may also affect the other countries they migrate to, another thing might be a change of food. I say this because some other people come from different countries, and different countries come with different traditions and different traditions come with different food. And let me also say a similar thing happened in my country Nigeria, in our History and Current Affairs class in school, we were taught that in about the 1880s when the British came to colonise us, they changed some of our country’s culture. So sometimes people leave their countries like in the era of colonisation, they want the countries to have what they have let's say a better way of living. Do they need to learn the language before moving? Not in all situations, sometimes in a war situation, people will just need to move without learning the language of that particular country, another scenario might be in the case of an epidemic where doctors are needed, I don't believe learning the language is required. I think that if some people from a different country go to a new country to stay in they might change things like their tradition, culture, food, dressing and way of belief.
Hello ,
I personally think the main reason we have rules for immigration is to stop over crowding or over population in that country . We see this as in the UK 1.2 million immigrants came into our country last year and with the population of the UK being 67 million there is a chance we may not physically be able fit that many people into our country .
If there was no rules about immigration a few things could wrong . 1 being what I just talked about . This being the over population and crowding of countries . This could lead the further problems such as climate problems as we would have to take up more green space to build houses . Also there would be a higher risk of death crossing the countries if we did not have rules . This is because we would not be able control what sort of boats they use so we would have no control on whether they are safe .
Lastly I do not think there should be different rules for different people but I do think it could be different rules for each country as each country has a different amount of space , supplies and money to put towards this .
Thank you reading this
Good day .
Interesting point you made about different rules for different countries. Could you give me an example of this?
Many people in Ghana are leaving their country for better opportunities, such as finding better jobs abroad or escaping war and conflict. This can have negative consequences for their home country, as it reduces the number of specialists who can contribute to the growth and development of the foreign country. While migrants can make positive contributions to society, they may also bring wrong intentions and contribute to the country's crime rate. While it is important to help asylum seekers, it is crucial to consider the potential negative consequences of their actions.
In Ghana, there is a high rate of unemployment, and some immigrants may migrate to Britain for better livelihoods. However, it is not always beneficial to immigrate, as it can lead to a lack of manpower and destabilization in the economy, construction, and healthcare. Countries have established regulations to manage the flow of people and maintain a healthy balance of pollution and security.
Countries have rules and policies about immigrants because of several reason. They want keep the citizens of their country happy. Countries wants to keep their citizens free from any harm. When immigrants enter a country, they started to live on that country. If the immigrants are harmful for the country’s citizens, then the citizens will be at risks. Also, there are a specific amount of place to live on a country. They cannot just take immigrants and give them places to stay. It will make a great trouble to that country. For that reason, maybe their economy will decrease as there will be less job for their country’s citizens. It will make a discrimination between the citizens and the immigrants.There will be a gap between different cultures and languages people.
If there weren’t any rules then there will be a imbalance on that country. Immigrants will enter a country as their wish. Some immigrants can occur crimes. They can harm a citizen. Even, they wouldn’t have focus on learning different cultures and languages to blend with new culture.
I think there shouldn’t be different rules for different people. People living in a democratic country should have equal rights on every aspects including immigration. Wealthy person shouldn't have more opportunity in immigration and poor person shouldn’t have less opportunity in immigration. Giving more opportunity to a wealthy person and less opportunity to a poor person will make country’s image negative.
Hello to all! In my opinion it is important that countries have rules concerning immigrants for several reasons.
Firstly, some measures are essential for conservation the country ' s originality and reassuring that immigrants won't change their traditions. Rules are important so that chaos concerning cultural identity and much more won't be created.
We need to implement immigrants' policies that will welcome cultural diversity, show tolerance to refugees pain but at the same time maintain country's traditions and roots.
I think there should be rules and policies for immigrants also because if there are no rulers then anybody can enter into any place or country without any procedures. Also it would not be safe for the people living there. Because the people entering into the country, we would not know them until some rules , policies and procedures are followed.
So for knowing more about the people coming in, there should be always some regulations and investigations before they enter because it is important for the safety of the people living there, and also for the belief that person has on the government….
As the people has selected the government which they want, It would not be good that the elected Person does not take any responsibility for the people.
Thank you for this wonderful question.
In my opinion countries should have rules in place about immigrants because these rules will help to reduce high risk of disease outbreaks which can put a strain on the health sector of the host country, it can also lead to overcrowding which can affect the social amenities of the country, the educational sector can also become affected as more students could mean less facilities in the school, another thing worthy of mentioning is a high rate of unemployment , lower pay for jobs and so on for the locals in the country. When these rules are in place it will help control trafficking of illegal substances like drugs and weapons across a particular country’s security office.
There should be different rules for different immigrants as some go into other countries with different motives such as to claim territories of the lands causing some social and economical challenges.
I learned that some countries like the USA have different rules for people coming into their country and the immigrants must state the reasons for their visit into the country in their visas such reasons could be employment based or family based or even leisure purposes.
I think that it is important that different countries have different rules for immigrants as this reduces the strain on social amenities of the receiving or host country. If immigration is not controlled it can lead to so many negative effects such as shortage of housing and transportation systems, strains on healthcare and other social amenities.
Interesting ideas about rules. What do you think could be problematic about having different rules for different people?
Hello,everyone.
I believe it is important to have immigration rules to maintain balance within country.
Firstly, A person migrates from one country to another for various reasons.For example -financially independent, family well-being etc. Immigration rules vary from country to country. It depends on economic structure and internal stability.
Population growth rate is increasing day by day in populous country like Bangladesh, India, China, Nigeria etc.If more people enter these populous country, it will not be possible to control the rate of population growth. It will not be possible enforce human rights.
Secondly, a country needs efficient human resources for proper development. Development will not be possible without adequate manpower in the country of immigration.
Therefore, it is very necessary and useful to have a immigration rules. Thanks.
any thing without any rules would destroy our world and our life as people who lives in the world so just imagine when you leave you country without any conditions it will be a disaster because the culture of all countries will be mixed with each other and no one will be special with his own culture but also every one has his hard excuse for leaving country such as war , hunger and destroying their own home so one of the most important rule that must be put is the reason of the immigration must be strong and convinced and help them to get what they want
What are the advantages of immigration?
Immigration has many advantages. When we think of immigration many people tend to immediately think of all the negatives that come with them. Where there are actually many positives that in some people's minds may even outweigh the negatives.
For instance, the skills that immigrants bring with them will be crucial for the further development of all countries. Without immigrants some of the discoveries we have made today would have never been found out, stopping the advancements we have made because of these discoveries.
i believe there are rules about immigration because you need to keep countries safe. If there weren't any rules then it could put countries in danger by possibly letting people in who may be a threat because they could be carrying a weapon. They could end up using those weapons for something that may lead to injuries or worst.
Hey, you know why countries have rules for immigrants? It's like when we have rules at school or home to keep things safe and fair. If there weren't any rules, it could get kinda crazy. Imagine everyone trying to talk at once in class or playing a game without any rules—it'd be chaos! But hey, should there be different rules for different people? Like, if someone's really good at soccer, should they get to play more? I think everyone should have the same chance, you know? It's like when we share toys or take turns. That's fair!
Rules are the things that people should follow. In our school, we need to follow the rules to be know as a good student. In topical talk festival, we need to also follow some rules like we can't talk rudely to anyone, etc. like that counties also have rules and policies about immigration because if they let anyone to come to their country, the population will increase. Due to that, some people can get their rights properly. The government of that country can't find that which person is good or bad. If the government, let bad people in their country then the crime will increase and other people can live there properly.
Although there are some benefits of immigration but before letting the people come in their country, the government should do some investigation about that person.
Thank you!
I think that many people wonder why we have so many different laws and rules for immigration. I am one of those people. In my opinion there should not be so many of these laws. Even though I know that without these laws we would be overpopulated and I wouldn't have a lot of the things I have, there still shouldn't be this many rules. There are so many rules that need to be changed. For example the rule about immigrants being illegal. What gives them the right to be calling someone illegal.
Countries have rules and policies about immigrants to regulate the flow of people across borders, manage national security, protect their economy, and ensure social cohesion. Without any rules, there could be chaotic migrations, security threats, economic strains, and social tensions. Whether there should be different rules for different people is a complex question that involves considerations of equality, fairness, and practicality. Some argue for tailored policies based on factors like skillset, family ties, or humanitarian concerns, while others advocate for uniform principles of fairness and non- discrimination.
I think there are rules about immigrants to keep us safe.And if there are no rules about immigrants then we will not be safe.I do not think it needs change
If there weren't any rules there would be chaos and confusion.People's lives at risk,dangers lurk ahead.If that happened the world would rot away in danger.People could do whatever they wanted,for example they could hog a candy machine not pay for anything.
Can you think of any other reasons why there are rules about immigration?
Hello,In my opinion I'd say we should have rules for ImmIgration.Because If we didn't have rules about ImmIgration our country would be overpopulation And cause problems as Well. For example,people from different countries might not know the rules of countries and break those rules. And It would put the people to actually leave and not have a safe habitat and the people would force the other people to leave because they don't like them.And If we had rules It wouldn't be a disaster And people would have a problem with ImmIgration.
I agree with you highspirted_concept because in this case,it's good to immigrant because they could be escaping from war or bad stuff.but if to much people immigrant,it could cause us to work more and more to keep the county or state safe from falling apart.Some states and county's have laws for no immigrants to be in their state or county's.But a lot of states and county's don't and that will cause a lot of problems.And this could destabilize all building and again lead to war for food and water.
The lesson we did in Gifted went well. The main reason why I think why countries have rules and policies is because they never know if it could be an intruder trying to enter your country and where you live . If some countries didn't have rules there might be a lot of intruders and wars happening in your country because your country doesn't have rules. Yes, I think different rules and policies should be for different people because you never know if that person is good or not. You have to interview first if you want to get the right answers.
Countries have rules and policies about immigrants due to concerns of diversity, protection, reunification, and benefit. Rules regarding immigration are adequate and never exemplary. Frequently, countries attempt to construct laws that are the best approach to diversity. Traditionally, America maintained little immigration restrictions, though modernly, there are now numerous restrictions. Now, legal immigration is nearly impossible because of new restrictions.
Without restrictions, there may be numerous issues throughout the country. For example, one of my peers said it would be dangerous since different countries have different regulations about behavior or items. If one country legalized weapons and the other country did not, it may affect residence. Effects would be concerns about health, safety, and trauma.
There should be different rules for different people since many people may not be as dangerous compared to many. For instance, my classmate said, "What if an innocent mother wanted to visit her child?" Reunification should be a consideration for changing rules.
I believe that countries have rules and policies for immigrants to help keep order. I feel that if countries did not have rules for migration some countries would be overpopulated and some others would have under-populated. If that were to occur then there would not be a balance between the countries it also could cause issues with resources . Lastly, I think there should not be different rules for different people based on where they are from or their race because that would be unfair and cause divisiveness.
You are right to say that different rules should not exist for different people as it might create a sense of unwantedness, discrimination, divisiveness and hatred amongst the immigrants and the residents. But it is equally important to be cautious in different cases, like if a person migrates from a place known for criminals. I know it is not right to stereotype someone based on the place they come from, but isn't it better to prevent something than regret it later. As for the race, gender or religion, the immigrants should definitely not have different rules from any other immigrant.; since that would be outrightly unjust.
Hello topical talkers,
now we will discuss immigration. Immigration is when some body go to another country to live.
In this days, the people immigrate often for reasons such as job opportunities, or to escape from a war and conflict. Countries have established regulations to manage the flow of people and to maintain a healthy balance of pollution, security, and cultural diversity. These rules are intended to benefit everyone and reduce any unfairness or imbalances that could put people's safety at risk.
In my opinion, I think that not all of the rules of the immigration is good because that can stop a perfect business or any bod who have a pretty high knack in a sport. I hope you enjoyed with me.
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Countries have rules and policies about immigrants to make sure everyone stays safe and happy. Imagine if there weren't any rules it could be like a big, messy party where nobody knows what to do! Having different rules for different people might sound strange, but it's like having different chores for different family members, it helps everything run smoothly and fairly.
So, rules about immigrants are like the rules we have at school or home they're there to make sure everyone gets along and has a good time!
Different rules might apply to different groups of people based on factors like their age, where they come from, or why they want to move to a new country. For instance, refugees escaping danger might have special rules to help them stay safe, while students moving for education might have rules about attending school regularly.
Similarly, skilled workers might have rules about finding a job, while family members might have rules about being reunited with their loved ones. These rules ensure that everyone's needs are addressed appropriately while maintaining fairness and safety for all.
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I believe that countries have immigration rules to preventbad people from entering and causing problems for the people living there. Whithout these rules, anyone could enter a country and claim to be a citizen, which could lead to issues. In nigeria, to become citizen, you must be of appropriate age, have good character, and live in Nigeria for at least 10 years so that the people around you can testify that you are a good person. I also believe that there should be no different rules for different people because everyone is equal, but different in their own unique way.
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I think that the reason why countries may have rules and policies about immigrants is that these people do not originate from the country they are going to; there might be certain things they find weird or there might be things they will do that will not be accepted, thus I think that there are rules to keep these immigrants in check and make sure they do not break the rules of the country.
There would be chaos if there were no rules for immigrants. For instance, an immigrant might do something normal in their country, and awkward in the country they are staying. It might be normal to smoke in an immigrant’s country, but wrong in the country they are staying in, this can lead to lots of protests about why smoking is wrong in the country. These protests can gradually become violent. Some effects of no rules for immigrants include violence, theft, terrorism, etc.
Yes, there should be different rules for different people due to the immigrants having different perspectives of belief systems, communication, religious practices, and cultural differences.
I believe that countries have rules to keep balance. If there were no rules, anyone could enter the country as they please and some countries would be overpopulated. Many people immigrate for new opportunities and some immigrants are intruders entering you country. Many immigrants can bring new knowledge and share things about their country.
Rules are necessary for the working of any country, so rules and policies are constructed about various aspects, to keep one's country safe. If there weren't any rules regarding immigration, it would become barely possible to handle all the sections, if there were no frontiers, simply anyone could enter, any country.
Some people migrate to other countries in search of better opportunities, including, job, education and schooling, lifestyle, etc. Remaining immigrants may be in danger in their own country, or a criminal, or involved in some uncertain situations, or they had to leave their country to escape from upcoming consequences. Some people enter through legit ways and offer employment in a country, raising economy. On the other hand, others may not be sure of their own livelihood and survival, turning into a burden for the nation, and there should be an exception for people entering illegally. Different people migrate for differing reasons, so there should be different rules for different people.
Accordingly laws are made for different immigrants, and here laws are very much essential, to keep citizens and the country safe.
I think it is wrong and right to give different rules for different people because this can be referred to as racism. Take for instance country A's government gives a different rule for immigrants from countries B and C.
If immigrants from country B are granted 20 to 50 years of staying permit, free shelter, payment of feeding allowance, clothing and education for 10 years. Citizens from country B will migrate in larger number into country A for better opportunities of self development but this will cause a high reduction in country B's population.
On the other hand, if citizens from country C are giving just 1 to 10 years of settlement in country A, in addition to self-funding of their shelter, feeding, clothing and education. This shows that citizens of country C do not enjoy the same privilege as citizens of country B to seek greener pastures in country A. Likewise country C citizens are left with the option to stay back in the country and develop their country and not run away from their problems.
The above illustration shows that government rules on immigration can have both a negative and a positive effect on migrants and migration.
The countries have rules about immigrants, because no country can take unlimited immigrants. It's also important to have policies for security reasons. If there weren't any rules, it could cause problems to the country.
Personally, I think there should be different rules for people who are immigrating because of more opportunities, like work, social insurance, etc., and for people who flee because of war and danger.
I think all countries need to impose rules on immigrations. While human rights of the immigrants are highly significant, it is more of a compulsion to consider the safety of in-country residents as well.
Leniency in immigration policies is likely to expose the nation to external threats of unfriendly entities entering the country borders as "helpless immigrants".
Hence, it is highly significant to run a full background check of all immigrants that enter the country, and grant them permission only if they are deemed "Safe" and "Calm" for the citizens and the geopolitics of the nation.
"All humans are equal. Some are more equal than others."
The citizens of a country must be it's top priority - their safety and their growth. Hence, immigration laws are more than necessary - they are moral obligation of every country towards their citizens.
I think that it's very important to have rules about immigration because without rules, the refugees that don't want to stay in the country can engage themselves in illegal immigration.
I think that it's very important to have rules about immigration because without rules, the refugees that don't want to stay in the country can engage themselves in illegal immigration.
All the countries have different rules and policies for immigrants. So the decorum of the country is maintained. Rules are important to be there in every country and it is also necessary that people follow that rules. If there will be no rules then people will do what ever they want. The will through garbage on the street, fight with people on street but since there are rules that if anyone does these things then they have to pay fine. Immigrants rule are also necessary that you get visa only for 2 months or 3 months for Gulf countries. Gulf countries don't give nationality but in country like America the have to saty there for 10 years and the get the nationality so this is their rule.
These policies are divisive because some people believe that you should let refugees in your country and others believe that only a few refugee's should be allowed in the country. On the other hand letting refugee's in your country can cause a very crammed country. But if you let a minimum amount of refugee's in your country it wont be so tightly packed. I'm just saying I think you should let refugee's in your country because how would you feel if your country was at war or something is happening in your country and you need to flee it but no where will let you in. Also do you not think that you would feel a lot better getting to safety.
I think governments create immigration rules to safeguard their national security. By controlling who can come into and live in their countries, nations try to stop possible dangers like terrorism, spying, or crime. Without these rules, countries could be at risk from people with bad intentions, like terrorists, criminals, and other harmful individuals. Unrestricted immigration might strain public services and buildings, causing deficits in housing, healthcare, and education supplies.
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Honestly I believe we should keep our rules of immigration because they keep our countries safe and controls population. If you are wondering what do l mean by keeping our countries safe well let me tell you. Recently in my country I don't know which country the immigrant was from however the immigrant wrongfully ended a person walking down the street Innocently. and if you weren't wondering about that but why I said controls population is because also from research done my president is putting down laws for immigration because a lot of immigrants are entering our country. Nearly 70,000 immigrants every single day and some illegally enter the US.Which make population in the US obviously way too hard to handle. immigration truly needs boundaries.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. What boundaries would you suggest if you were in charge of a country's immigration policy?
Thank you for the comment Molly! I really had to sit and think on your question and I finally received an answer. Some boundaries I would set on immigration would be the limit of immigrants that enter the country per day. This boundary would prevent my country from overpopulating. I would possibly also do background checks on immigrants before entering my country. I will also keep guards at the border to make sure nobody is illegally entering and to make sure nobody enters with a weapon.This boundary won't just make sure that no criminals enter my country but to make sure they cant do wrongful things to innocent people. Molly I hope this answered your question to me on "what boundaries would I set if I were to own my own country?", thank you.
I can see you've really thought about this, accomplished_tennis! Can you think of any problems that might be caused if you set a daily limit as you suggested?
Countries have rules and policies about immigration to protect the people that are already in the country and also for political reasons. Letting too many immigrants in can affect the economy and daily lives of the already existing citizens in negative way, causing some countries to put a strain on immigration to stop this from happening. There may also be political reasons involved as well. For instance, if one country feels that its safety is threatened by another country it may prevent immigrants from that country from entering.
It's very not nice that they did this and also very harsh to their own lives and their families because their own would be disappointed sad and lonely
What I think is that the reasons why countries have rules guiding immigration is one to avoid the trooping in of people from different countries because of the fact that a country is allowing people to come into the country because of the war the other country might be facing the people would take advantage of it because of the benefits of going to the country.
And also over population of the country if too many people comes into the country the government might not have enough money to take care of the people because of the over population.
1. one reason for this might be to ensure the safety of a countries citizens and to check if there are any people that went to other countries to evade the law, making sure the countries citizens are safe, and making sure people who could do any harm to the reputation of the county or its people cant.
2. a couple things I could think of happening if there weren't any rules there would be an rise of criminals, or people trying to evade the law, also if TSA checking is included in one of the rules of the topic, illegal or incriminating items could be passed through and delivered to a county.
3. when it comes to different rules for different people, I think some rules of immigration impose and become a blockade for ones personal culture, and can be quite tough to get around the rules that were placed. Some rules can be helpful and hurtful to different people and can impose on family meetings, reunions, or Get togethers to celebrate a holiday.
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When it comes to my opinion on the laws imposed on immigration are helpful to citizens and sometimes hurtful to others, and some laws can be too harsh or light on people. I would like to hear and review other users Views on the hardness or lightness on some rules or laws introduced for immigration.
Countries have rules and policies to keep from it to have an overflow of population and try even out the amount of citizens and immigrants. If there weren't any rules it is going to cause house prices to rise to an all time high. Every immigrant is in he same stress and are equally as scared so they shouldn't be treated differently to each other.
Are you sure every immigrant is under the same stress? For example, some immigrants seek a new life in a new country because they would like a change. Others, such as asylum seekers, are forced to go to a new country to protect themselves from danger. Is it right to compare these people?
I Think there is always some rules and policies for immigrants also. And there should be it is very necessary for one country in which the person is entering, and for the country, from which the person is moving out. Rules are very important in everyone’s life and these rules are on Each, and every person which need to be followed accurately. These rules are not there then it wouldn’t be safe for the person who is entering and also for the person while living in that country since past few years .
Also rules makes the person know in their mind that they should not do something wrong, if they are entering into a new country about which they do not know very much. There should be different rules for such people so that they maintain their limit and do not cross it . It creates a better way to enhance the well being of the people and create a harmless environment. Also these rules help in maintaining better security and making tension free minds in the local inhabitants of that area and to make them know that nothing wrong will be done to them
I think that there are rules and policies about immigrants to make sure that they are not dangerous. Some people may even think that all immigrants are bad but that is not true. Immigrants are people that are moving to a new country. If there were not any rules, immigrants that are dangerous or are moving because of a crime they committed could get into the country.
In my opinion rules should not be set for immigration because they should be able t move place to place with no problem,if its for work or war or for anything. They move places for a reason and then get set boundaries.