Why Do People Immigrate? Article

[BEFORE YOU READ] What are two reasons that you believe people immigrate?

[BEFORE YOU READ] What do you think will be the main idea of this article?

[BEFORE READING]: Do you think the author would agree or disagree with this statement: "Most people decide to immigrate even when life in their home country is fine."

What is a push factor?

• A push factor is a reason that compels people to leave the place they currently live.

• A push factor is a government policy that encourages immigration.
• A push factor is a type of economic incentive.
• A push factor is a reason that attracts people to a new place.

What is a pull factor?

• A pull factor is a demographic trend that decreases population.
• A pull factor is a condition that attracts people to a new location.
• A pull factor is a reason for people to leave their current location.

• A pull factor is a type of economic policy.

What are three reasons for immigration that the author specifically mentions?

• Quality of Life

• War

• Environment

• Adventure

According to the article, what are four positive things that immigrants bring to their new country?

• Increase the economy's output

• Improve the workforce

• Fill jobs that are considered "undesirable"

• Make the labor market more flexible

• Decrease demand for housing

After reading the article, do you believe that push factors or pull factors are a bigger motivator for immigrants to move, and why?

Can you think of any other reasons, not stated in the article, for why people immigrate?