Restricted immigration policies refer to regulations put in place by governments that limit or control who can enter their country based on factors such as nationality, ethnicity, or other criteria.
Related terms
Nationality Act: The Nationality Act refers to laws enacted by countries that determine who is considered a citizen or national of that country.
Immigration Quota: An immigration quota sets limits on how many immigrants from specific countries can enter a country in a given time period.
Nativism: Nativism is an ideology that favors the interests of native-born or established inhabitants over immigrants. It often leads to the promotion of restrictive immigration policies.