What are the main problems of immigration?

Many people leave their homeland and travel and settle in different countries. Many do this because of persecution, famine, hunger, war, etc. Once they reach the country, immigrants and refugees have to face many problems. Before you read the challenges, read the list of the top 5 countries with the worst migration policies here.

Some of the major challenges faced by immigrants are mentioned here – 

Prejudice

 In most countries, it has been seen that immigrants face discrimination. Most countries' residents do not like immigrants entering their country and using up their resources and, most specifically, their job opportunities. Also, the fraud in immigration is increasing, and how to beware about it.

Raising Children

Children of immigrants have to face a lot of problems too. The challenges that such students have to face can be depressing and lead to panic disorders and anxiety. Research shows that these students have to struggle more in schools and colleges. 

 Difference in Culture

Your social customs and rituals may or may not match with that of the native people of the country. The cultural rituals important for you can be really annoying for them. Therefore, both parties need to keep an open mind. 

 Issues with Transportation

It is difficult for an immigrant to get a driver's license. Also, immigrants get little options with other means of transport as well. Also, most immigrants find traveling very costly. They usually face auto-related problems because of the age of their vehicle. 

Access to Medical Services

 Everyone must have access to medical facilities. Immigrants get a lower rate of medical insurance coverage and poor services too. This can be due to fear of deportation or financial issues. Many cannot participate in basic healthcare programs due to discrimination.

Housing

Finding an affordable, safe, and decent house in a foreign country is challenging for any immigrant. Most immigrants are jobless and cannot afford house rent. Finding a house in another country for you is extremely difficult, and you need to keep more safety for your house. 

Lack of Employment Opportunities

Immigrants do face discrimination in their jobs. Many immigrants are excluded from important posts and projects even though they are capable. They are offered comparatively lower salaries and, in some cases, humiliated or bullied too. 

Language Problems 

It is of utmost importance that you can communicate with the other person. If you cannot talk in their language, if they do not understand you, you can neither work for them nor learn or understand anything about the country. 

Summing Up

To conclude, every immigrant has to face many problems during their stay in a foreign country. Before you migrate, it is very important to read and know the migration laws very clearly. They are often humiliated based on cultural differences, skin color, and many more, as mentioned above.

Settling in a new country poses many challenges, whatever your background, and there are some that are common experiences for migrants across the globe. While immigrants to Australia may face some, or all of these issues, the country has a range of features which can help to make the transition smoother. In this article, we’ll look at those issues and how to resolve them when moving to Australia.

LANGUAGE BARRIERS

It’s no great surprise that language tops the list of issues facing immigrants to any country. Being able to communicate affects every area of life in which we have to interact with others. From jobs to schooling, to simply finding your way around or buying food, learning a native language is essential. The Adult Migrant English Program can help you learn English.

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Wherever you choose, however, learning at least one official language in your new country is essential and there may be local or national bodies which are able to help with courses on both language and culture. However, don’t say goodbye to your native language for good. In an increasingly global market place employers may value your multi-lingual skills more than those with just one or two languages to their CV!

Employment

The next barrier that many new immigrants commonly cite when starting life in a new country is finding suitable employment.  Don’t forget the point made in the last section, your language skills could be in demand in a variety of settings; from the international financial sector to government bodies where interpreters may be in desperately short supply.

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However, many new immigrants face two particular problems; getting their credentials recognized by Department and Education and Training and relevant local work experience. This can be a Catch 22 situation, which many immigrants find almost impossible to break. In Australia, it’s possible to start the process of getting your credentials recognized before you enter the country, find relevant work experience opportunities after you land. This process is called Skill Assessment. Different occupations can be accessed by different occupational bodies. Department and Education and Training however do not access qualifications for migration. You will need to contact the skill accessing bodies for information.

Housing

A big priority for anybody moving to a new area or country is to secure housing. Language barriers can be a big part of the problem for immigrants but lack of local knowledge or how the housing market works in your new country can also present problems. Research in advance is a big part of solving this problem and the internet allows you to explore the local situation more so than in the past.

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Again, national and local government agencies will usually offer advice – whichever country you choose – and may have specific programs for newcomers. In the case of West Australia, the Department of Housinghas a dedicated section for immigrants to explore both the process and important information.

ACCESS TO SERVICES

The type, range and quality of services available in your new country is likely to be different to that of your native country. Most immigrants admit that knowing what is available in the first place is a huge barrier.

Immigration Support

Services which pose the biggest hurdles include health care, legal advice and access to mental health or social services. Language can often be an underlying part of this problem once again and, again, research in advance can make it easier to access all kinds of services in your new country. In most countries social service departments should be your first port of call for help with these issues. If language is still an issue in the early days it’s likely that interpreters will be available via social services to explain your rights and how and where to start accessing relevant help or services.

Transportation Issues

Access to transportation can be essential in that it will make access to education and employment far easier. Immigrants face particular problems in this respect on two levels.

Firstly, your driver’s licence may not be recognized in your new country, which means there may be costs associated with becoming qualified. Secondly, that language barrier can, again, make understanding or even finding useful local public transit services a hard task.

In Australia,  driver’s licences are issued by state or territorial governments, not a central body, and you will need to check specific regulations for the area you intend to live. For example, if you reside in New South Wale, you will need to visit one of the Service Centre to transfer your overseas driver licence.

Initially it is normally possible to drive using your home-country licence.  Public transit timetables can be challenging even for locals but for immigrants the good news is that in many major cities transport companies often provide multi-lingual information services and timetables. It’s a start!

You can always visit Translink. 

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