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> People in the US seem hostile to switching to a Canadian or Australian style immigration because each worker will only be able to bring their spouse and kids,

> People in the US seem hostile to switching to a Canadian or Australian style immigration because each worker will only be able to bring their spouse and kids, not their entire extended family (including grandparents, cousins, etc) for every immigration granted like it currently is in the US. WTF are you talking about? Workers can only bring their spouse and unmarried children under 21[1]. Even citizens and permanent residents can only sponsor their parents, children and siblings for immigration[2], not grandparents and cousins. [1] https://www.immihelp.com/h4-dependent-visa/ https://www.immihelp.com/h4-dependent-visa/ [2] https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/sponsoring-family-member-green-card-29561.html https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/sponsoring-family-me...

dmix 7y ago
It's called chain migration and it's well known that you can go beyond just siblings, parents, and children: > As a general rule, it is impossible to obtain U.S. green cards for one’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and more extended relations – unless you can create a chain of relationships so that a more immediate family member can petition for them. For example, instead of petitioning for a grandparent, a U.S. citizen could petition for his or her parents; and they could, after receiving a green card and eventually U.S. citizenship, petition for their parents (your grandparents). https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/who-is-eligible-family-based-green-card.html https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/who-is-e... The numbers fully support this too as I mentioned there are far more skilled workers with Visas and green cards vs family members/relatives in Canada than the US: > Contrary to conventional thinking, it could be argued the U.S. system is more “compassionate” than Canada’s. Almost seven in 10 of those who settle lawfully in the U.S. are close relatives of previous immigrants. Each U.S. immigrant on average sponsors 3.5 family members. > Canada, meanwhile, restricts “family reunification” immigrants to about one in five. Canada mostly picks immigrants to boost economic expansion. Two of three immigrants are brought in because of their skills and education. Trump’s plan, created by son-in-law Jared Kushner, copies Canada’s reasoning. US = 70% family/relatives, Canada = 70% skilled workers https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-whats-different-and-similar-in-canada-and-u-s-immigration-policy https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-wha... Our immigrant communities are famously successful too. In large immigrant communities like Brampton outside of Toronto, Hindus often rank #1 in income per capita, beating out Christians, Jews, atheists, etc. The Chinese communities in Richmond Hill, Markham, and Mississauga are also very successful. You can't drive through those neighbourhoods without seeing Mercedes and Teslas parked everywhere.

dmix 7y ago

It's called chain migration and it's well known that you can go beyond just siblings, parents, and children: > As a general rule, it is impossible to obtain U.S. green cards for one’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and more extended relations – unless you can create a chain of relationships so that a more immediate family member can petition for them. For example, instead of petitioning for a grandparent, a U.S. citizen could petition for his or her parents; and they could, after receiving a green card and eventually U.S. citizenship, petition for their parents (your grandparents). https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/who-is-eligible-family-based-green-card.html https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/who-is-e... The numbers fully support this too as I mentioned there are far more skilled workers with Visas and green cards vs family members/relatives in Canada than the US: > Contrary to conventional thinking, it could be argued the U.S. system is more “compassionate” than Canada’s. Almost seven in 10 of those who settle lawfully in the U.S. are close relatives of previous immigrants. Each U.S. immigrant on average sponsors 3.5 family members. > Canada, meanwhile, restricts “family reunification” immigrants to about one in five. Canada mostly picks immigrants to boost economic expansion. Two of three immigrants are brought in because of their skills and education. Trump’s plan, created by son-in-law Jared Kushner, copies Canada’s reasoning. US = 70% family/relatives, Canada = 70% skilled workers https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-whats-different-and-similar-in-canada-and-u-s-immigration-policy https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-wha... Our immigrant communities are famously successful too. In large immigrant communities like Brampton outside of Toronto, Hindus often rank #1 in income per capita, beating out Christians, Jews, atheists, etc. The Chinese communities in Richmond Hill, Markham, and Mississauga are also very successful. You can't drive through those neighbourhoods without seeing Mercedes and Teslas parked everywhere.