Talking about Migration: English Vocabulary List

a person who has fled their home country due to fear of persecution, based on race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and is seeking international protection in another country

"The asylum seeker needed shelter."

"An asylum seeker is a person who has fled their home country and applied for protection in another country but whose refugee status is not yet legally determined."

a facility in which people, such as refugees, young offenders, etc. are held for a short period of time

"He was held at a detention center."

"Immigrants are held at the detention center while their asylum applications are being processed."

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

"The refugee fled from war."

"A refugee is a person forced to flee their country due to persecution"

a piece of document which shows a person has the right to work in a particular country

"He finally got a work permit."

"A work permit is an official document authorizing a foreign national to legally accept paid employment within the borders of a specific host country."

a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life

"Brain drain hurts poor countries."

"Brain drain refers to the emigration of highly educated professionals from a developing nation"

the positive impact on a region or organization when it attracts and retains highly skilled and talented individuals, leading to intellectual and economic growth

"Brain gain helps rich countries."

"Brain gain is the reverse phenomenon where a country benefits from an influx of skilled and talented professionals immigrating or returning from abroad."

to move to a new place or position

"The company relocated to a new city."

"The company offered to pay all expenses if he agreed to relocate to their new office in Texas."