Strict Immigration Policies

Definition

Strict immigration policies refer to regulations and laws put in place by a country to control and limit the number of immigrants entering its borders. These policies often impose restrictions on who can enter, how many can enter, and under what conditions.

Related terms

Nativism: Nativism refers to the belief that native-born citizens should be favored over immigrants when it comes to job opportunities and social benefits.

Quota System: A quota system is an immigration policy that sets specific limits on the number of immigrants from different countries or regions that are allowed entry into a country within a given time period.

Chinese Exclusion Act: The Chinese Exclusion Act was an American law passed in 1882 that prohibited Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States for ten years.