[Gimp-user] import files into GIMP?

[apee <forums gimpusers com>]

I'm running GIMP 2.8.16 on a MacBook OS 10.6.8

There's no File>Import pull-down menu option, or let's say I cannot find one in
the rev I downloaded a few days ago. I've seen this on the YouTube
how-to-videos. I want to bring other files into separate layers so I can create
an edited composite. But I cannot open/import/drag a second file into a newly
created layer, the original layer, or any other. Please advise on how to do this
asap. Thank you for your help. Cheers!

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