It’s time America adopts a merit-based immigration system
For decades, the United States has been under the chokehold of an outdated immigration system, one that prioritizes everyone but average people.
TL;DR
- The current U.S. immigration system, established by the Immigration Act of 1965, prioritizes family sponsorship over national interests, skills, or merit.
- Programs like the Diversity Visa Lottery ignore merit, resulting in a high percentage of immigrants admitted without regard to their skills or potential contribution.
- A merit-based immigration system would prioritize immigrants with education, skills, and jobs, reduce low-skilled immigration, and encourage assimilation.
- Such a system would protect American workers and taxpayers, reserve humanitarian programs for genuine need, and maintain moderate immigration numbers.
- Implementing a points-based merit system could increase GDP per capita and reduce federal debt, leading to higher living standards and a stronger economy.