Immigration is the international movement of people to a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle as permanent residents or naturalized citizens.

Anyone who wants to immigrate to the U.S. has to go through the background check process. This is a requirement, regardless of your age, ethnicity, national origin, or religion. It includes applications such as an adjustment of status with Form I-485 and an application for naturalization.

In fact, immigrants help grow the economy by filling labor needs, purchasing goods and paying taxes. When more people work, productivity increases. And as an increasing number of Americans retire in coming years, immigrants will help fill labor demand and maintain the social safety net.