Since everybody seems to be contributing ideas...I think immigration visas should be awarded on a point based system similar to what it is done in countries tha

Since everybody seems to be contributing ideas...I think immigration visas should be awarded on a point based system similar to what it is done in countries that are actively trying to attract immigrants. Education, Family ties, employment history, language, health, financial resources, etc. The current system looks at only one aspect exclusive of the rest.