Network Theory
The network theory of migration posits that networks are formed between migrants in the origin country as well as the destination countries through friendship, community or familial connections. The interpersonal ties that the migrants develop help in reducing the costs needed to migrate as well as risks a potential migrant would face in the new country. As migrant networks increase over time, it not only reduces the costs and risks involved, but also increases the chances of employment for the new migrants. Networking and its increase over years not only helps facilitate increased migration over years but also broadens ...
