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Except Europe, Canada, the UK, Australia, China and almost every other country in the world would disagree. Immediate family is one thing, however US immigratio

Except Europe, Canada, the UK, Australia, China and almost every other country in the world would disagree. Immediate family is one thing, however US immigration family preference means that a illiterate cousin of an applicant has priority over a highly accomplished person with no family in the US. Spouse and minor children, certainly, and Trump’s proposal is in line with Europe and Canada in the regard. In fact, his proposal is more like Canadian immigration policy. Honestly, Trump could propose single payer healthcare or universal pre-K and the anti-Trump crowd would oppose it. A helpful exercise for people of both parties is to ask if you would agree with a given policy if “your guy” had said it.

schnevets 7y ago
It seems like a very outdated part of America's immigration philosophy, but it is such a fundamental part of American culture, that I'm shocked it has recently been relabeled and scorned as "chain migration". Sure, "Talented Doctor Immigrant" migrates to the US and sponsors "Illiterate Cousin", but IC finds a less skilled role, and still has the familial support of TDI. In fact, oftentimes, this takes the form of small business loans. It's basically how every ethnic community in the US flourished, from German migrants settling the midwest to recent immigrant-fueled boons like the Indian population in Edison, NJ. The system may be a little outdated in the globalized world, but it's a source of labor that mitigates the risk of antisocial consequences (IC turns to crime, is exploited at work, becomes a burden on the government, etc). I don't entirely agree that it's the "right" of a new immigrant, but eliminating it could have far greater consequences on the future of American than it may seem.
BubRoss 7y ago
It isn't a terrible idea to at least be skeptical of someone who, when factoring in frequency and reach, is likely the most prolific liar in human history.

schnevets 7y ago

It seems like a very outdated part of America's immigration philosophy, but it is such a fundamental part of American culture, that I'm shocked it has recently been relabeled and scorned as "chain migration". Sure, "Talented Doctor Immigrant" migrates to the US and sponsors "Illiterate Cousin", but IC finds a less skilled role, and still has the familial support of TDI. In fact, oftentimes, this takes the form of small business loans. It's basically how every ethnic community in the US flourished, from German migrants settling the midwest to recent immigrant-fueled boons like the Indian population in Edison, NJ. The system may be a little outdated in the globalized world, but it's a source of labor that mitigates the risk of antisocial consequences (IC turns to crime, is exploited at work, becomes a burden on the government, etc). I don't entirely agree that it's the "right" of a new immigrant, but eliminating it could have far greater consequences on the future of American than it may seem.

BubRoss 7y ago

It isn't a terrible idea to at least be skeptical of someone who, when factoring in frequency and reach, is likely the most prolific liar in human history.