Top 10 destinations for immigrants

June 03, 2015

So, you have made your mind to migrate overseas, but you’re not sure about which country is right for you. Choosing a country to migrate abroad is not so simple; for this you need to do a lot of groundwork. Migrating to a new country can be a rewarding career opportunity where you can thrive and flourish. The reasons to migrate overseas are many, not limited to advanced educational facilities, better welfare programs, ample employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Every country is enthralling and offers plethora of opportunities to immigrants, so how can you decide a country is best for you. One needs to consider various aspects including their priorities, interests and the way they wish to lead their life. So, to help you out we have explored every nook and cranny of the world and picked top 10 destinations where immigrants can settle happily.

United States of America

After all, the United States of America is still the number one destination for immigrants across the world. With more than one-fifth of immigrants heading to this place annually, the US is considered as the land of opportunities. Its largest national economy, strong infrastructure and social mobility have made the country a dream destination for overseas nationals.

What about education? America offers mind-boggling educational facilities to overseas nationals. The country offers numerous study options to immigrants from which they can choose from. The country follows the trend of welcoming overseas nationals from various cultures, traditions and races.

The proportion of foreign-born population in the country is as follows:

Country of origin Population

· Mexico 9,100,000

· Cuba 900,000

· China 1,600,000

· Korea 900,000

· Philippines 1,400,000

· Canada 800,000

· India 1,000,000

· El Salvador 800,000

· Vietnam 1,000,000

· Germany 750,000

Germany

With 80.5 million inhabitants, Germany has rolled out as a most populous country to immigrate in the European Union. Its good healthcare and tremendous educational system have made the country an attractive place for overseas nationals. As far as education is concerned, Germany is a land that gave us Kindergarten and great number of foreign students is heading to the country for pursuing post secondary education.

Turks form largest portion of immigrant population. The other proportions include:

Country of origin Population

· Turkey 2,733,109

· Russia 299,596

· Italy 842,666

· Austria 280,520

· Poland 613,768

· Bosnia and Herzegovina 252,262

· Greece 470,350

· Netherlands 204,466

· Ukraine 202,501

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates is the magnet for foreign businesses. If you are in petrol business or you are a skilled professional, then Gulf would be an ideal place for you. The country is full of surprises and is ahead of Israel. Also, there are a number of universities, of which many are associated with Western institutions and tuition fee for postgraduates is also reasonable.

The UAE is full of surprises and it is ahead of Israel. A number of universities are associated with western institutions and tuition fee for post graduates programs are affordable. Most overseas nationals prefer UAE because the country offers high wages for various designations.

The five biggest sources of immigrations are:

Country of origin	Population
India	2,852,207
Bangladesh	1,089,917
Pakistan	953,708
Egypt	711,894
Philippines	477,139

United Kingdom

With a population of 64 million, UK is the sixth largest economy in the world. Over 7.8 million immigrants are residing in the country to lead high quality life. The immigration levels to the country are surging each year as most individuals are showing interest towards UK immigration.

Country of origin	Population

France

France is the European Union’s largest nation and has around 65 million people residing over there. It vies top slot in terms of education, quality living standards, and health care. The country has emerged as an ideal destination for overseas nationals since 20^th century. Around 200,000 legal foreigners enter the country each year and now around 7.4 million immigrants are residing in the country.

Country of origin	Population

Canada

Canada is the second largest nation in the world with around 35 million people is residing right in the country. And over a fifth of this total population is comprised of overseas nationals. The nation consists of excellent educational system, quality living standards, great social services and stands in eighth place in terms of per capita income on a global scale. Its liberal immigration policies and fast-tracked process have made Indians to flock to this land of opportunities.

When it comes to crime rate, Toronto, a Canadian city is one of the safest cities in the nation, following Quebec, Guelph, and Barrie. And, the educational system in the country is funded and managed by federal, provincial and local government.

Immigrants made up the major portion of Canada’s population:

Country of origin population

United Kingdom 674,746

China 543,573

India 516,508

Philippines 352,955

Italy 345,568

United States 291,652

Hong Kong 250,786

Germany 199,541

Poland 198,476

Vietnam 186,457

Australia

Some call it as a Kangaroos land while some call it as the land of Koalas, whatever it may be, Australia is a beautiful place for immigrants to reside and settle abroad. Boasts of highest living standards, low unemployment rate and sophisticated health care services, Australia has become the choice of destination for immigrants all over the world. In fact, all these aspects have made Australia an attractive place for overseas nationals.

The country mainly focuses on the trades, technical education and apprenticeships. Undergrad programs in Australia can go up to US$25,000 per year in tuition fees.

Foreign-born population of Australia comprise of:

Country of origin population

United Kingdom 1,207,837

New Zealand 486,982

China 295,364

Italy 236,606

India 209,908

Vietnam 197,610

Philippines 151,676

Greece 140,114

South Africa 132,756

Germany 131,810

Singapore

Known as powerhouse city, Singapore is a state in Southeast Asia and has relaxed immigration policies. The people over there will speak English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil languages, hence the country welcomes immigrants from India and Asia. Since it is a gleaming and clean city, the country has acquired 7^th place in Transparency International ranking index.

Country of origin population

Malaysia 1,060,628

China 497,929

India 157,114

Indonesia 102,332

Pakistan 22,932

Bangladesh 20,43

United States 10,731

Sri Lanka 3,016

Hong Kong 2,615

Canada 1,187

New Zealand

Norway

It’s no surprise that Norway comes in 5^th out of 175 countries in Transparency International’s rankings but what is a little surprising is their murder rate of 2.2 per 100,000. That’s more than double New Zealand’s and ahead of Canada and Australia, as well as Israel. Their Royal Motto is Everything for Norway and they seem to live up to it: free tuition in their excellent public universities, day care, a social welfare net and everything you would expect from a Scandinavian kingdom with a huge sovereign wealth fund, fed by all that offshore oil. Of course, all those freebies also come from personal taxes; the top marginal rate is just behind Israel at 47.2%. It kicks in at the equivalent of US$ 113,000. Makes you want to strap a pair of cross country skis and flee into the great outdoors as most Norwegians do when practicing their national sport.

Region of origin % region of origin % region of origin % Asia 4.6 Scandanavia 1.4 South and Central America .4 Eastern Europe 2.9 Western Europe 1.4 North America .2 Africa 1.8 Rest of Europe 1.3 Oceania >.1 - See more at: http://www.immigroup.com/news/top-10-immigration-friendly-countries#sthash.0gMpe3bt.dpuf