immigrating

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Large numbers of deportations are one factor, he said, but besides that, some will decide against immigrating to the U.S., while others already in the country will choose to leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

He spent time in the Middle East when his father was ambassador to Syria and Lebanon before immigrating to the San Francisco Bay Area with his family as a teenager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Citizens of another seven countries were blocked from permanently immigrating to the U.S., or for applying for tourist or student visas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Her parents ran a flower shop after immigrating from South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

After immigrating to the United States three years ago, Uncle Amin hadn’t passed the medical board exams needed to practice as a doctor.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai