Migration is the movement of persons away from their usual residence. Migrants typically seek better job opportunities, family reunification, or study. Migration drivers include social norms, economic factors, and environmental hazards
North America hosts major emigration and immigration destinations. Canada receives over half of world's anticipated immigrants annually. Canada's point system assesses immigrants based on education and work experience. Caribbean nations have high emigration rates, especially Cuba and Jamaica. Mexico became major US immigrant source after Bracero programs ended
184 million people worldwide are on the move, with half in high-income countries. Many countries are both origin, transit, and destination simultaneously. World Bank support is increasing for orderly migration and protection