Immigration Control
/ɪˌmɪɡˈreɪʃən kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The regulatory framework and measures enacted by a state to manage and restrict the entry, stay, and exit of non-citizens within its borders.
Immigration control policies often involve border security and visa enforcement.
- (n.) Legal processes and administrative operations aimed at preventing unauthorized immigration and ensuring compliance with immigration laws.
Immigration control includes detention and deportation procedures.
Forms
- immigration control
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Commentary
Usage commonly involves both statutory frameworks and practical enforcement; drafting should distinguish between policy scope and procedural mechanisms.
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