Immigration Vocabulary

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The request for additional funding was denied by the board of directors.
• She denied my request to borrow her car for the weekend.
• He totally denied that he was the one who broke the vase.
• The dark clouds denied the sun's rays from reaching the ground.

verb to expel or banish someone from a country

• The government may deport individuals who have violated immigration laws.
• They're going to deport him back to his home country.
• They're gonna kick him out and deport him.
• His negative attitude was like a weight he needed to deport from his life.

noun a race or competition in which participants must meet certain standards to compete

verb to meet the necessary requirements or conditions

adjective describing something that is used to determine or classify

• The qualifying exam is a requirement for all graduate students.
• You have to pass the qualifying test to move on to the next level.
• If you want to join the team, you gotta ace the qualifying round.
• Meeting the deadline is the qualifying factor for success in this project.

adjective describing a person or thing that is not accompanied by others

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, manner, place, or degree

• The unaccompanied minor was escorted by airline staff to ensure their safety.
• She decided to walk unaccompanied to the store down the street.
• I can't believe he went to the concert unaccompanied, what a rebel!
• The unaccompanied melody of the violin echoed through the empty hall.

noun a greeting or reception given upon someone's arrival

verb to greet or receive someone with pleasure or goodwill

adjective giving pleasure or satisfaction; received with pleasure or hospitality

adverb in a pleasing or hospitable manner

• We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests present here today.
• Hey there! Welcome to the party, make yourself at home.
• Yo, welcome to the crew! Glad to have you on board.
• Change can be daunting, but sometimes we have to welcome it with open arms for growth to happen.

noun a blend of the words 'Brexit' and 'exile', referring to the situation of being forced to leave one's country due to the consequences of Brexit

• The Brexile policy has resulted in many UK citizens moving to other European countries.
• I heard Sarah is considering Brexile to France after the Brexit vote.
• Let's Brexile to Spain and enjoy the sunny weather!
• After the political turmoil, many businesses felt like they were in a state of Brexile, unsure of their future.

noun A type of visa that is typically offered by a country to individuals who make a substantial investment in that country's economy

adjective Describing the type of visa being offered, often associated with wealth or privilege

• Many countries offer a golden visa program for wealthy investors looking to obtain residency through investment.
• If you have a lot of money to invest, you could get a golden visa and live in another country.
• Some people call it a 'rich person's visa' because it's mainly for wealthy individuals.
• The golden visa opened the door to a new life in a foreign land for the successful entrepreneur.

noun the belief that native-born citizens are superior to immigrants

• Nativism is a political policy that favors the interests of native inhabitants over those of immigrants.
• Some people believe in nativism because they think immigrants take away jobs from locals.
• I don't get all this nativism talk, we're all just people trying to make a living.
• In a figurative sense, nativism can be seen as a form of protectionism for the native population.

noun A curtain made of tortilla material, often used as a humorous or metaphorical term to refer to the divide between different social or economic classes.

• The tortilla curtain is a metaphorical barrier that separates the wealthy neighborhood from the immigrant community.
• Have you seen the tortilla curtain that divides the two sides of the street?
• I can't believe they put up that tortilla curtain to keep people out.
• The politician's stance on immigration is like a tortilla curtain, keeping out those who are different.