"Chain Migration" is a term used to describe the process of immigrants gaining residency through a relative who is established in the country or with a visa. This term was popularized through such claims that many are arriving in America in huge numbers and are less beneficial to society in comparison to those who come with a Professional or marriage visa.
The actual definition was that "Chain migration was used to describe immigrants from a particular town or region following a trail laid down by others from the same region. It dates back to the first great wave of immigration – Germans, Irish, Italian and Chinese migration to the United States to ethnic enclaves in places such as New York. The first wave of migrants sets up restaurants and lodging, sets up linkages to employment and otherwise helps subsequent arrivals adapt to life in their new home" (Prashad).
Source: https://www.timesledger.com/stories/2018/5/prashad_2018_02_02_q.html
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