a situation or event that influences the result of something
factor
Push or Pull factor:
The Syrian civil war has made life dangerous for Ahmed and his family. They plan to leave and migrate to Greece.
PUSH factor
What is a visa?
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Permission to enter, leave or stay for a period of time in a country.
In 2014, the estimated undocumented population in the U.S. was _______ million.
11.1
Number 1 is ____________________
South America
What is a citizen?
a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights.
Push or Pull factor?
Hurricanes season has become more dangerous for those who live on the islands of the Bahamas. After their home was damaged by a storm, the Jones family has decided to immigrate to the U.S.
Push factor
The majority of migrants coming to the U.S. each year are temporary _______, ________ and ____________.
Students, work and tourists
What family members are able to sponsor others to gain permanent visas to the United States? (4 answers)
spouses, children, parents or siblings.
What continent is number 5?

Europe
1. A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape harm.
bonus - what do they try and find?
a refugee
bonus - asylum
Which of these is an example of a “PULL factor”?
Civil War
Overcrowding
Natural disasters
High paying JOBS
high paying JOBS
The 3 main methods of immigrating to the U.S. permanently are...
Family, Employment & Refugee
1. proficiency in English
2. live in the U.S. for at least 5 years.
3. pay $725
4. pass a civics test, background check and oath of allegiance
Number 10 is the ______________ Ocean
Pacific
Abusive treatment towards an individual or group of people
Persecution
Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?
Poor medical care
reuniting with FAMILY
natural disaster
expensive housing market
Individuals who stay longer than what their visa allows, becomes _______________.
Undocumented
Individuals who attempt to immigrate as ___________________ need to prove that they are personally at risk of persecutions due to:
Race, nationality, political opinion, religion or membership to a particular social group.
Refugee and Asylum seekers
Number 7 & 12 is ______ and _______. 
Africa and Asia
the process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country
Naturalization
The youngest daughter of the Martinez family has a rare disease. The best treatment in the world is located in Germany. Therefore, the family is attempting to immigrate as soon as they can.
Pull factor
What are the 2-steps individuals have to do in order to gain Lawful Permanent Resident Status?
1. Fitting a category
2. individuals pass a background check
Around 4% of immigrants receive permanent resident status in what way?
through a visa lottery or as part of a "vulnerable group"
Number 2 is ____________ ocean and number 3 is the _____________ ocean. 
Arctic & Atlantic