Reasons why people migrate....

My extended family had been spreading to all corners of the US. As I think about it the reasons seem to all have been money related, or at least job oportunity related. My parents, who I thought would never leave new england have moved to North Carolina to persue building houses in a more prosperous area. My cousin and her family moved to Florida because the possiblity of advancement in the military was better for her husband there. while political boudries may still exist, it doesnt seem to effect the mindset that you can go where the work is, even if its another country.

My brother and his family now lives in United Kingdom. My brother found a nice paying job and so he was able to bring his family with him. My sister in-law is already working with him. Their children are already studying there. It is our dream, to be in a place where life is not so hard for our children to live and grow the way they should be. We came from a poor family. Where in order to survive, we need to battle a lot of sufferings and hardships. We don't want our children to experience the same.

I agree with you. Immigration has become.. SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE! If not, even ENCOURAGED by a lot of people - including teachers, politicians, etc - and federally funded some of the time (like for study abroad). It's cool that the world and all of our cultures are becoming more and more.. integrated. More students from the US are studying in places like Japan, Canada, the UK, and so on. It's cool - but it also has it's downsides (the melting pot dillema). And a lot of people go abroad to volunteer or work. I agree with you..Plus, the grass always seems greener on the other side!

Hello, Manong. We moved from England to Spain almost 2 years ago. We were not motivated by careers, as we're both retired - health was our number one reason for migrating. We live near the salt lakes on the Costa Blanca, which has been designated the healthiest place in the world for people with arthritis and breathing problems. This isn't just a tourism ploy, it comes from the World Health Organisation. I have 3 types of arthritis, and I'm so much better over here. The dry heat helps my joints, and I can walk and swim every day, which I certainly couldn't do in the UK. I have certain medication that I must take regularly, but I hardly ever take extra painkillers. When we return to the UK for a visit, I'm popping pills all the time. The diet is healthier, so I'm losing weight without even trying, which also helps my arthritis symptoms. Our second reason for migrating was the sharp rise in the cost of living. We're both on fixed incomes, so we have to stretch our money as far as we can. Although Spain is more expensive now than when we first arrived, it's still much cheaper on most things, so we have a better standard of living. Finally, we love the sunny weather and the quality of life here. Everyone is so much more relaxed, and everyone is happy because the sun is shining. Our only regret is that we didn't make the move years ago, but it's a big step, and you have to be sure it's the right thing for you before you uproot yourself.

there are a lot of reason why people migrate to grab better quality of life,job opportunities and better salary.i think some countries offer high salaries and it is wonderful experiences to live in foreign country because of many services they offer for free to some migrant like free education to their kids and medical assistants and so on..

yeah,several reasons,a great quantity of people has migrated to America,some for career advancement,some for better life and stuff.I still a student,just study and think how to help my motherland become stronger.