What are the main reasons people migrate and what are 4 common ways to migrate to the US?

Abara describes migration as being driven by conflict, hope, and a future. People often migrate due to:

Push factors: violence, poverty, persecution, or systemic injustice

Pull factors: safety, opportunity, or family reunification

Migration is shaped by both personal realities and global systems—including unjust policies, economic interdependence, and misinformation. Few people want to leave their homeland, but many are forced to by circumstances beyond their control.

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As described by scholar Sarah Quezada, migration often follows these paths:

Blood – Family-based immigration

Sweat – Employment-based immigration

Tears – Refugee or asylee status

Chance – Diversity visa lottery