Introduction Since the dawn of humanity, peaple have moved from one country to another, from one continent to another. They have moved sometimes for a short time, sometimes forever, sametimes in isolation, sometimes in groups. Some migrations have taken on very lsrge propartions. se of these migrations are numerous: natural disasters, climate change, epidemics, invasions, conquests, wars, political or religious persecutions, the search for livelihoods, work, etc. These migratory movements have caused the fusion of different peoples, the interbreeding has given rise to new cultures, new civilizations. 1, DEFINITION OF IMMIGRATION Settlement in a country of an individual or group of individuals originating from another country. (Immigration is most often motivated by the search for employment and the prospect of a better quality of life.) ILMAINCAUSES Economic causes: From this perspective, the differences between the North and the South highlight the persistence of poverty in the countries of the South, which pushes many people to look for work inthe countries of the North. The search for work is among the most frequent motivations 2) Demographic causes: Among the most obvious causes is demographic pressure, although this cause is not necessarily always the most important. Just think, for example, that the age group that produces the most migrants (between 20 and 30 years old), is stable in developed countries, while it is constantly increasing in developing countries such as lvory Coast. 3) Political causes: This is also an important factor in ‘emigration. Many people flee from countries at war, dictatorial regimes or because ofracial (ethnic) persecution. Let us recall that there are currently 20 million political refugees in the world 4) Cultural causes: The increase in means of communication between countries distant countries creates phenomena of attraction: the Western way of life - which we call "Western culture" - is perceived as more secure than the way of life in the country of origin. This valorization of models stimulates emigration to the Western world. 5) Family causes: family reunification is an important element in migratory movements. For example, in Italy, it consti utes 18% of the requests and concerns spouses, children, parents or other collaterals. The need to rebuild a family nucleus is a decisive factor in the formation of migratory flows. lL THE CONSEQUENCES OF MIGRATION Economic point of view For the host country, immigration has a positive effect because it brings a ready-to-use workforce. But it also has negative aspects because there is a population to manage. In addition, sending money to the country of origin has an impact on the exchange rate in the country of immigration. For the country of origin, immigration is positive by sending money to families. However, the decline in available labor in these regions hampers any effort at economic recovery. Social point of view In the host country, the growth of ethnic minorities gives rise to phenomena of racism and xenophobia, On the other hand, in the country of origin, the decline in the population tends to reduce social conflicts and stabilize political powers. Iv, SOLUTIONS Government-civil society cooperation is needed to control international migration and limit cross-border crime, unmask criminals, combat human and commercial trafficking and assist victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants.CONCLUSION The world is changing and migration has gradually become a global issue, with many consequences on the international scene, both at the level of States and international relations. Migration is one of the main causes of transformation of the world in which we live. It is also a consequence, because it has complex relationships with the transformation of societies and economies in a world on the move over ever greater distances and linked together by multiple interdependencies. Whether we like it or not, migrations will continue, because they are part of life. It is therefore not a question of preventing them, but af managing them better.