What is Human Migration? Migration (human) is the movement of people from one place in the world to another. People can either choose to move ("voluntary migration") or be forced to move ("involuntary migration").

Types of Migration Internal migration. This refers to a change of residence within national boundaries, such as between states, provinces, cities, or municipalities. An internal migrant is someone who moves to a different administrative territory. Moving to a new home within a state, country, or continent

Types of Migration International migration or External migration: This refers to change of residence over national boundaries. An international migrant is someone who moves to a different country. International migrants are further classified as legal immigrants, illegal immigrants, and refugees. Legal immigrants are those who moved with the legal permission of the receiver nation, illegal immigrants are those who moved without legal permission, and refugees are those crossed an international boundary to escape persecution.

Types of Migration Temporary migration: movement of people is only for a short time. E.g include Business Retirement Working Holiday Visitor

Types of Migration Forced Migration: refers to the forced movement of a person or persons away from their home or home region. Typical caused by war, political persecution or natural disaster

Types of Migration Different types of migration include: Daily human commuting. Seasonal human migration is mainly related to agriculture. Permanent migration, for the purposes of permanent or long-term stays. Local Regional Rural to Urban, more common in developing countries as industrialization takes effect (urbanization) Urban to Rural, more common in developed countries due to a higher cost of urban living

Reasons for Migration Certain laws of social science have been proposed to describe human migration. The following was a standard list after Ravenstein's proposals during the time frame of 1834 to 1913.