What is Illegal immigration?, Explain Illegal immigration?

Illegal immigration is when people move to another country without permission from that country’s government.

Imagine you're playing a game where you need a special ticket to enter a new playground. If you don't have the ticket, and you sneak in anyway, that's like illegal immigration, you're still there, but you didn’t follow the rules.

Why do people do it?

Sometimes, people move to another country because they want better jobs or safety for their families. They might not have the right papers, so they come without asking, just like when you try to sneak into a game by hiding behind a friend.

What happens next?

If the playground’s manager finds out someone sneaked in, they might ask them to leave or give them a warning. In real life, people who are illegal immigrants might be sent back home if they’re caught, but not always.

Sometimes, they stay and work hard, helping make the new place better for everyone. It's like when you sneak into a game, and then you play so well that the manager lets you stay!

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Examples

  1. A person from Mexico crosses the border to work in the US without a visa.
  2. A family moves from Syria to Germany because they couldn't get permission to enter.
  3. A student stays in another country after their studies are finished without asking for permission.

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