Immigration and naturalization guide for Australia, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States. Only five countries in the world "actively encourage" large numbers of immigrants: The United States, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Many countries permit immigration in particular circumstances, e.g., to fill jobs where a skill is not available locally, for wealthy investors or business leaders, in cases of marriage, multiple citizenship or asylum, or under multilateral agreements such as within the European Union or between New Zealand and Australia.

Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. An immigrant is usually someone who intends to reside permanently, and not a casual visitor or traveler. Immigration means "in-migration" into a country, and is the reverse of emigration, or "out-migration." The long term and/or permanent movement of human population in general, whether into, out of, or within countries (or before the existence of recognised countries) is regarded as migration.

Find current Passport, Visa and International Travel information from the United State Government.

Find current air travel information & Tips from the United States Government. Sign up to receive U.S. Department of Homeland Security/TSA critical travel alerts.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs offers very good and current country information for Americans traveling abroad - well worth a few minutes to learn a little about the country and any travel alerts.

Find current global health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries. Toll Free Hotline for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia: 877-394-8747.

Foreign visitors with long term travel plans are urged to register their travel plans with your country Embassy or Consulate in Washington DC. find a Foreign Consulate in California or Review USA Immigration Guidelines.