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immigrate

[im-i-greyt] / ˈɪm ɪˌgreɪt /
VERB
enter a foreign area intending to live there
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But lawyers told Barron’s that most of their wealthy foreign clients who want to immigrate aren’t applying for the Gold Card—they’re pursuing other options.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The pause takes effect starting Jan. 21, and will halt visa issuance to people looking to immigrate permanently, typically through marriage, family ties or work sponsorship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

“But if I’m a family of four and I want to immigrate to the U.S., that’s $4 million, so that gets a little pricey,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 7, 2025

Koreatown came to life and blossomed in the late ’60s as a new immigration act permitted thousands of Koreans to immigrate and join their families in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

You emigrate from one country and immigrate to another.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner