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Immigration · English

Documents, residence permit, visa

A1 · 16 wordsA2 · 28 wordsB1 · 29 wordsB2 · 14 wordsC1 · 6 wordsC2 · 4 words

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asylumnoun

He applied for asylum after fleeing political persecution.

citizenshipnoun

After five years she applied for U.S. citizenship.

declaration formnoun

Complete the declaration form before landing.

dependentnoun

Her two children were listed as dependants on the visa.

emigrantnoun

The emigrant packed everything she owned and boarded a plane to Canada.

entrynoun

Entry was refused because the visa had expired.

expatnoun

A growing expat community has formed around the new tech campus.

foreign nationalnoun

Foreign nationals must register with the local authorities within thirty days.

immigrantnoun

The immigrant community set up a thriving business district.

immigrationnoun

Immigration has shaped the culture of many modern cities.

migrantnoun

Seasonal migrant workers harvest crops in the south.

naturalizeverb

He naturalized after passing the civics test.

port of entrynoun

Heathrow is the busiest port of entry for international passengers.

residence permitnoun

She renewed her residence permit at the local immigration office.

settleverb

Her family settled in Glasgow in the 1970s.

sponsorverb

The company agreed to sponsor her visa application.

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biometrics appointmentnoun

USCIS schedules a biometrics appointment for fingerprints.

birthright citizenshipnoun

Birthright citizenship applies to anyone born on U.S. soil.

citizenship testnoun

The citizenship test covers U.S. history and government.

civics testnoun

Applicants for naturalization must pass the civics test.

deportationnoun

He received a deportation order after overstaying his visa by two years.

detention centernoun

Asylum seekers can be held in a detention center while their case is assessed.

e-visanoun

The e-visa system replaced the physical vignette in 2024.

family reunionnoun

Family reunion rules allow refugees to bring close relatives to join them.

green cardnoun

A green card gives you permanent resident status.

immigration bailnoun

She was released on immigration bail while awaiting a decision.

immigration officernoun

The immigration officer asked for proof of accommodation and return tickets.

irregular migrationnoun

Irregular migration poses challenges for border agencies across Europe.

leave to enternoun

Passengers are given leave to enter for a set period stamped in their passport.

leave to remainnoun

She applied to extend her leave to remain before it expired.

migration routenoun

The eastern Mediterranean migration route saw a sharp rise in crossings.

overstayverb

He was caught overstaying his visa by three months.

points-based systemnoun

The points-based system awards visas based on skills, salary, and language ability.

refugee conventionnoun

The 1951 Refugee Convention defines who qualifies for international protection.

removal directionsnoun

Removal directions were issued after his appeal was dismissed.

return voluntarynoun

The charity supports voluntary return programs for those who wish to go home.

right to remainnoun

She was granted the right to remain after an appeal to the tribunal.

safe third countrynoun

The government argued the asylum seeker should have claimed in a safe third country.

smugglernoun

Migrants paid smugglers to guide them across the border at night.

unaccompanied minornoun

Unaccompanied minors receive special protection under immigration law.

undocumentedadjective

Undocumented migrants often fear accessing health services.

vettingnoun

Background vetting is required for all applicants seeking long-term residency.

visa sponsorshipnoun

Many jobs offer visa sponsorship for foreign workers.

work visanoun

She got a work visa through her employer.

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appeal tribunalnoun

She appealed to the tribunal and overturned the initial refusal.

brain drainnoun

The brain drain is accelerating as skilled workers leave for higher wages abroad.

chain migrationnoun

Chain migration occurs when established migrants sponsor family members to follow.

country of origin informationnoun

Country of origin information is used to assess the credibility of asylum claims.

credibility assessmentnoun

A credibility assessment examines whether an asylum claim is consistent and plausible.

deportation ordernoun

A deportation order was issued following his criminal conviction.

host countrynoun

The host country provides language classes for new arrivals.

humanitarian protectionnoun

Humanitarian protection may be granted where return would breach human rights obligations.

immigration detentionnoun

Immigration detention can last months, causing significant mental health harm.

investor visanoun

The investor visa attracted wealthy individuals to bring capital into the economy.

judicial reviewnoun

He applied for judicial review, arguing the decision was unlawful.

national referral mechanismnoun

The national referral mechanism identifies and supports victims of modern slavery.

net migrationnoun

Net migration is the difference between those arriving and those leaving.

non-refoulementnoun

Non-refoulement prohibits returning a person to a country where they face persecution.

open bordersnoun

Open borders allow people to move between countries without restrictions.

particular social groupnoun

Membership of a particular social group is one of five grounds for refugee status.

people smugglingnoun

People smuggling networks are a significant source of organized crime profits.

persecutionnoun

Persecution on the grounds of religion qualifies a person for refugee status.

pull factornoun

Higher wages and political stability are pull factors attracting migrants.

push factornoun

Poverty and conflict are key push factors driving emigration.

remittancesnoun

Remittances sent home by migrants support millions of families.

removalnoun

A removal notice gives the person fourteen days to leave voluntarily.

resettlementnoun

Resettlement brings refugees from the first country of asylum to a permanent third country.

safe passagenoun

Charities lobbied for legal safe passage routes to reduce dangerous crossings.

settlementnoun

Settlement programs help refugees rebuild their lives in the host country.

skilled worker visanoun

The skilled worker visa requires a job offer and minimum salary threshold.

subsidiary protectionnoun

Subsidiary protection is granted to those who do not meet the refugee definition but face serious harm.

trafficking in personsnoun

Trafficking in persons for forced labor is a widespread global crime.

well-founded fearnoun

An asylum claim must show a well-founded fear of persecution.

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climate migrationnoun

Rising sea levels are expected to trigger mass climate migration in coastal regions.

durable solutionnoun

UNHCR promotes three durable solutions: voluntary return, local integration, or resettlement.

environmental refugeenoun

International law does not yet formally recognize environmental refugees.

family sponsorshipnoun

Family sponsorship allows citizens to bring foreign relatives to live with them.

immigration capnoun

The government introduced an immigration cap to limit non-EU arrivals.

labor migrationnoun

Labor migration fills critical shortages in healthcare, construction, and hospitality.

mass displacementnoun

The conflict caused the mass displacement of three million people within a year.

mixed migrationnoun

Mixed migration flows contain refugees, economic migrants, and others in a single movement.

naturalization ceremonynoun

She attended a naturalization ceremony and took the oath of allegiance.

reception conditionsnoun

Poor reception conditions in border states became a focus of NGO criticism.

right to a family lifenoun

Article 8 of the ECHR protects the right to a family life, limiting some deportations.

right to appealnoun

Every asylum seeker has the right to appeal a refusal before a tribunal.

statelessnessnoun

Statelessness can result from gaps between different countries nationality laws.

temporary protectionnoun

Temporary protection was activated for Ukrainians fleeing the war.

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amnestynoun

The government offered an amnesty to migrants.

assimilateverb

Newcomers gradually assimilate.

deportverb

He was deported after the ruling.

expulsionnoun

They faced expulsion from the country.

family reunificationnoun

She applied for a visa under the family reunification program.

repatriateverb

The refugees were repatriated voluntarily.

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cosmopolitanismnoun

Cosmopolitanism argues that moral obligations extend to all people regardless of nationality.

destituteadjective

Many arrive destitute and exhausted.

influxnoun

The city saw a sudden influx of migrants.

xenophobianoun

The campaign stoked xenophobia.

Frequently asked

How many English words does the “Immigration” topic cover?

97 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 16, A2 — 28, B1 — 29, B2 — 14, C1 — 6, C2 — 4.

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With the A1 list: asylum, citizenship, declaration form, dependent, emigrant, entry, expat, foreign national, immigrant, immigration. The full level is on this page.

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