Immigration
Push and Pull Factors
What are PUSH and PULL Factors?
“Push factors” are the reasons
compelling a migrant to leave
his/her home country.
“Pull factors” draw or
attract a person to his/her
destination.
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War
Famine
Natural disaster
Unemployment
Underemployment
Persecution
Economic hardship
Lack of opportunity
Poor education
Civil unrest
PUSH FACTORS
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o Employment
opportunities
o Rejoining family
o Welcoming atmosphere
o Excellent schools
o Social services prepared
for resettlement (e.g.,
churches, hospitals,
schools, etc.)
PULL FACTORS
o Want to join established
immigrant community
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