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In world history it has always been present the social phenomenon of migration, because millions of people had to move out of necessity from their places of origin to other countries to achieve better living conditions at the socio-economic level.
These migratory movements are caused by social and political conflicts: persecution, wars, natural disasters and massacres, driving huge numbers of people to go to other latitudes, to reach an environment with job opportunities that generate greater stability for themselves and their families.
Globalization has promoted increases in migratory movements, because through the media, many people were motivated to move to other places to escape the collective tragedy in which they lived, which was generated by various factors.
What are the challenges faced by immigrants when arriving in another country?
There are several challenges faced by immigrants, from the moment they enter another country, among which the following stand out:
Difficulty speaking a new language
Especially if the nation where the migrant arrives is not multilingual, so they must learn the official language in order to communicate with the people around them and carry out their daily activities.
Raising children and making them successful in school
This is complicated when children are faced with a culture that is unknown to them. The ideal is to get them to adapt as soon as possible, to avoid situations of rejection by those around them, especially if they are unable to keep up with the pace of the class, or because of cultural reasons.
Find a good job
Although many migrants are willing to work in any way, it may be difficult for them to work because of language barriers or because they do not have the documentation required by the destination country. It may even happen that those migrants with a high academic level do not get a job according to their expectations, leading to discrimination and exploitation in the labor market.
Acquiring a home
It is not easy to buy a home, because in most countries, the cost of these properties is very high, besides the fact that jobs are often poorly paid, forcing you to rent a home with high rental rates.
Access to public services
This is complicated for those who are undocumented, out of fear that they will be deported, if they do not have the necessary legal requirements, for their stay in the country where they have migrated.
Transportation
Especially if the migrant is in rural localities, access to transportation systems is complicated. It is best to have a vehicle, but for people who migrate it is not easy to have a driver's license, much less to have their own vehicle, because of how expensive this can be, especially because of its maintenance and fuel costs.
Cultural Barriers
These can occur in the daily lives of immigrants, so it remains on their side if they succeed in inserting themselves into the modus vivendi of the country where they arrive.
How to face challenges?
There are a lot of ways to dealing with these difficulties which, as a result, become challenges for those who decide to go and live in another country.
- Acquire training: prior training may be necessary to learn everything about the legal framework governing migration and human rights in the destination country. In this way, greater understanding and clarity can be obtained about what is happening in the environment about these areas.
- Participate in any cultural exchange and integration activity: this is how greater adaptation and understanding can be obtained within the place where the migrant arrives. It is also recommended to go to institutions where they teach the language of the country you are visiting in order to learn the idiosyncrasy of the place.
- Take advantage of any policy or program to legalize immigration status integration and inclusion generated by the authorities and charitable institutions of the destination country.
What is the most immigrant-receiving country in America?
Without a doubt, The United States is the country that receives the most immigrants in America, especially because of the southern border they share with Mexico, where thousands of people come from many nations on a global scale, as well as the coasts of the State of Florida, where hundreds of Cubans have arrived over many decades.
Impact of immigration on destination countries
The impact that this phenomenon causes can be seen from different perspectives, which will depend on the level of preparation of the person who decided to emigrate. It is possible for a person with a high level of academic preparation to get a good job and can contribute positively to the development of the country where they arrive.
Definitely migrants have to go through a series of circumstances, not only to get to the country where they want to be, but to be able to settle down and have a more dignified life than the one they had in their places of origin.
