national immigration system

A national immigration system is the set of laws, policies, and procedures a country uses to manage the entry, stay, and legal status of non-citizens. It determines how people can come to live or work there, pathways to citizenship, and how to address issues like visas, refugee resettlement, and enforcement. The system aims to balance economic needs, national security, and humanitarian commitments, ensuring fair and orderly processing while protecting the rights of both newcomers and citizens.