BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

RESTRICTIVE IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND IRREGULAR MIGRATION: SECURITY THREATS

Author: Md. Jahan Sholeb

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2017v38n3a4

ABSTRACT

Irregular migration has become a subject of debate among policymakers in major migrant-receiving countries in recent years. Political leaders in those countries are facing enormous pressure to reduce the influx of irregular immigrants. There are some negative impacts of irregular migration on a host country, including deterioration of the rule of law, competition in the job market and added pressure on social security and public services. Major receiving countries are applying restrictive policies to reduce the number of immigrants. This article takes an endeavour at finding the effectiveness of restrictive immigration policies on curbing the flow of irregular immigrants. Besides, it attempts to identify major security threats emanating from irregular migration.