Journey of Migration

Why do people migrate to the US?

There are a variety of factors as to why people migrate to the US including political instability, organized crime, narcotrafficking, poverty, climate change, drought, and the relatively new influence of technology/media. In the US media, there is a tendency to focus on violence and crime as primary factors, including gang culture and the embedment of gangs into governments and high murder rates. While this is a very real issue, it is highlighted because victims of violence have a much easier time getting asylum. There is also a pull to the American dream and the association of higher wages, more resources and a better quality of life

Here is an interactive map showing the paths migrants take on their way to the US. Click on the point to read more about the location.

*In order to view the full map, please click on the button on the top right corner of the map to view it in Google Maps.