Cutting the issued cards in half seems a bit of the wrong focus point in this bill and creates a lot of controversy/doesn't really get the intended effect (i.e.

Cutting the issued cards in half seems a bit of the wrong focus point in this bill and creates a lot of controversy/doesn't really get the intended effect (i.e. merit based policy); so I would can that and the "English" requirement. Don't a lot of other countries implement a merit-based immigration policy? I say that but also knowing that a lot of other countries also prioritize refugees (Canada) in addition to merit-based immigration. The system I would prefer would be : prioritize refugees, merit-based skills & financial stability for employment and allow spouses and children to come along (preferably allowing spouse to live and work as well). Some countries, like Switzerland, prioritize EU citizens first for employment for instance before considering employment for immigrants from non-EU states. France, another one, is pushing forward with a tech visa program that is a bit enticing since your spouse can also live and work in the country. Overall, this proposal seems to fall closer in line with how other countries are doing things (not exactly the same) but somewhat closer. I would be curious to know the numbers in terms of population growth percentages to what other countries capped immigration numbers are; also taking into account people migrating out of the country or in the case of the EU, to and from a given country that works with the EU (i.e. Switzerland).