Which of the following is the best example of chain migration?

A. Chea and his family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and live in Los Angeles because there is a relatively large Vietnamese population already there, including several relatives.
B. Rural communities are encouraging immigrants to move there to offset population declines.
C. The Smith family adopted their son from Guatemala and their daughter from China and are planning a trip to each country in the near future.
D. Ms. Ortega comes to the United States when she is 9 months pregnant in hopes that her baby will be born in America and become a citizen.


Answer: A

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