The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NEWCOMERS
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The straight part
We know that "Immigrants" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case immigrants = newcomers.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NEWCOMERS mean?
NEWCOMERS noun- One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.
- A new participant in some activity; a neophyte.