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This is the distinction between permanent resident and temporary immigrant. An immigrant is someone who moves to a country other than their own with the intention of residing there for a significant period (usually at least one year), regardless of their ultimate intention to stay permanently or leave later.
You can just look up the definition of the word immigrant.
Immigrant. That’s the term. I’m also an immigrant. There’s no shame on using the term.
In English, immigrant means “a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country,” while expatriate means “a person who lives outside their native country.” You might dislike how rich British bankers in Hong Kong are called expats, while poor Eritrean refugees in Britain are called immigrants. But technically, those usages are accurate. Still, expatriate often carries the connotation of a higher-status person…
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In English, immigrant means “a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country,” while expatriate means “a person who lives outside their native country.” You might dislike how rich British bankers in Hong Kong are called expats, while poor Eritrean refugees in Britain are called immigrants. But technically, those usages are accurate. Still, expatriate often carries the connotation of a higher-status person…
He's looking to gain residency, he's looking to immigrate. Stop quibbling over terminology
> pathway toward residence so an immigrant? expat is usually a temporary situation .
As a student, the internship visa or student visa are great options. It's a lot easier because of all the help you get from university. There is a lot of infrastructure in place to welcome and integrate students.
I run a website about migrating to Germany: https://allaboutberlin.com
Immigrant. That’s the term. I’m also an immigrant. There’s no shame on using the term.
Expat has a more specific connotation than immigrant. It is not a synonym.
Immigrating to the EU is becoming increasingly difficult. Do you have any family connections or ancestry? That will be an easier route than grad school or a job.