Crossing of state boundaries for specific reasons is called international migration.
People leave home countries to look for better opportunities in other countries and
some to be with family members who earlier have migrated or because of political
situations. Acquiring education is also a reason for this migration. These migrants
can also be divided into two large groups, permanent and temporary. Permanent
migrants intend to establish their permanent residence in a new country and
possibly obtain that country’s citizenship. Temporary migrants intend only to stay
for a limited periods of time; perhaps until the end of a particular program of study
or for the duration of their work contract or a certain work season. Both types of
migrants have a significant effect on the economies and societies of the chosen
destination country and the country of origin.
Source: Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture
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