Immigrants And Refugees Similarities

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Between immigrants and refugees there are many similarities but also many differences. Immigrants and refugees both are similar somehow, which, way or form. They both are looking for a new place to live. Both immigrants and refugees have a language barriers when they arrive in a new country. With that they both get menial jobs because they don’t know the language. Although they have some similarities there are many differences that stand out. When immigrants journey to a new country for a new life they do it all by choice. They have time to plan everything out and get ready. But for refugees it is very different, They must get up and leave without a second thought. In conclusion refugees and immigrants both are similar and different. They

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