Immigration to the foreign lands is a famous topic for the people of Pakistan. After independence, lack of political and financial leadership are the most important factors for the migration of Pakistani people.
Terrorism also emerged as a menace after September 11, 2001 Attacks in the United States. War in the north western portion of the country started and is still going. Lack of proper security for every category of citizens is the secondary most aspect of immigration.
Pakistani population is disperse in all countries of the world. There are some of them which have largest populations. Middle Eastern, American and Europeans are cherished nations for the Pakistanis.
Today, we will discuss those which has majority of the Pakistani immigrants who have become citizens of them.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the largest territory with most Pakistanis. There are many foreign Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia. Economy progression is also major element. Some of the people has got citizenship by naturalization or marriage. Makkah and Medina are the most important cities of Saudi Arabia. They also serve as the global Islamic headquarters all over the globe. Immigrants can get permanent residence through:
1. Marriage
2. Naturalization-Living in Saudi Arabia for prolonged period of time which also require other factors.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is the second delightful place for the Pakistan. Citizens of developed nations have reached there for different purposes. Pakistanis are one of the biggest ethnic groups living there. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah are the principal cities in which they live. Professionals go to different cities of UAE for gaining international experience. Pakistani entrepreneurs and investors are also shifted there. There are two ways of getting citizenship in United Arab Emirates also like Saudi Arabia.
1. Marriage
2. Naturalization
United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has the three largest portion of the overseas Pakistani population. Pakistan was part of British Raj in India. United Kingdom gave independence to this nation on 14 August 1947. Britain was also a global power in the 20th Century. Better social welfare conditions led to movement of many Pakistanis. Citizenship of this country can be obtained in several ways.
1. Directly Employment Immigration-First permanent residence is given and then citizenship.
2. Marriage Based
3. Immediate Family Based
4. Business and Entrepreneurship Based
5. Investment Based
United States of America
United States of America is considered as superpower nation on Earth due to technological advancement and military power. Pakistanis have started settling there right after independence. Laws of it became extremely strict after 11 September 2001 Attacks. Currently, President Donald Trump imposed ban on many Muslim country excluding Pakistan. Status of Pakistan remains controversial it. Trump plans to introduce immigration reforms in the US. There are three type of migrations available:
1. Family Based
2. Employment Based
3. Investment Based
Oman
Oman is the fifth largest nation which have very high amount of Pakistanis. Many of the Pakistani workers prefer to work there. Some of them have reunited with family. There are also two ways of getting citizenship in Oman.
1. Marriage
2. Citizenship