immigration
US /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
1.
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
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The country has a strict immigration policy.
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Many people are concerned about the impact of immigration on the economy.
2.
the place where officials check the documents of people entering a country
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We had to wait for an hour at immigration.
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Please proceed to the immigration counter.