Migration towards the western hemisphere

Voluntary Migration

movement in which people relocate in response to perceived opportunity

not forced.

Forced Migration

Human migration flows in which the movers have no choice but to relocate.

Chain Migration

migration of people to a specific location because relatives or members of the same nationality previously migrated there

transnational migration

regular movement of a person between two or more countries

Remitances

When immigrants go to one country get money and send it back to their family in their emigrated country.

Internal Migration

Permanent movement within a particular country.

human trafficking

The illegal trade of human beings

Rural to urban migration

Permanent movement from suburbs and rural area to the urban city area.

Favelas

Large slums around Brazilian cities

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

A temporary protected status is for persons already in the U.S. who came from certain countries experiencing conditions of war or natural disasters. .