Problem
Restrictions on immigration
Nature:
Quota, nationality or other restrictions on immigrants may be imposed by national governments. Restrictions may be based on employment opportunities and also sometimes on housing availability. Immigrants may effectively or explicitly be discriminated against on the grounds of colour or race or nationality if the country has preferential agreements with certain other countries.
Incidence:
The four traditional immigration countries, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, all have systems of restrictions. However, Israel, the Republic of South Africa, the USSR, and numerous Latin American countries also have highly selective immigration policies. The number of persons who would like to immigrate and whose applications are pending for long periods, in addition to those who are barred by restrictions, possibly numbers in the millions world-wide.
Broader Problems:
RacismRestrictions on freedom of movement among countries Narrower Problems:
Restrictive border controlsRefusal of entry to foreign workers' familiesRacial exclusion through immigration legislationImmigration barriers for handicapped family members Related Problems:
Refusal of entry to visitors from foreign countries Strategies:
Using overseas development aid to reduce international migrationImplementing immigration law Subject(s):
Societal Problems → RestrictionsSociety → Migrants
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST