U.S. Immigration Reform is Imminent, and a Merit-Based Immigration System for the 21st Century May Be Coming Soon

On February 6, Trump tweeted, "We need a merit-based immigration system for the 21st century. Chain migration and the visa lottery are outdated policies that harm our economy and national security."

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  On February 6, Trump tweeted, "We need a merit-based immigration system for the 21st century. Chain migration and the visa lottery are outdated policies that harm our economy and national security."



 

  According to U.S. media reports, early Sunday morning, a professional American athlete was killed by a drunk driver who was an illegal immigrant. The sensitive identity of the perpetrator has once again brought this news and the issue of illegal immigration policy to the forefront.

 

  Trump tweeted twice about this incident, expressing condolences for the athlete and describing the case as "disgraceful" in his first tweet, reiterating his call for stronger border control and stricter measures against illegal immigration. This further emphasizes his hardline stance on immigration.

 

  As everyone knows, in last week's first State of the Union address, Trump emphasized that the U.S. visa lottery system is considered an immigration system that "ignores the skills and overall qualities of applicants and disregards the safety of the American people by randomly issuing green cards." Therefore, it is time for the U.S. to build an "immigration system based on the overall qualities of applicants—one that accepts those with skills who are willing to work, can contribute to our society, and love and respect our country."

 

  Trump also aims to end the "chain migration" policy, which he describes as allowing "one immigrant to bring an unlimited number of distant relatives into the United States."

 

  This indicates Trump's determination to terminate the U.S. visa lottery system and the "chain migration" system, and of course, immigration reform will also implement the "America First" policy.

 

  Therefore, once the merit-based immigration reform promoted by Trump is truly implemented in the U.S., the conditions for immigrating to the United States will be very stringent. Even the highly sought-after EB-5 investment immigration will no longer simply require a certain amount of investment or job creation to obtain a green card. EB-5 investment immigration may also be incorporated into a points system, where points will be assessed based on the amount of investment, the investor's educational background, English proficiency, business background, financial status, and work skills. This undoubtedly narrows the pathway and raises the threshold for investment immigration applicants.

 

  The merit-based immigration system for the 21st century may be coming to the United States, which also means that U.S. immigration may enter an ice age. In the face of Trump's hardline immigration policies, for investors intending to immigrate to the United States through the EB-5 program, it is crucial not to hesitate but to seize the opportunity to choose a quality project.


U.S. Immigration Reform is Imminent, and a Merit-Based Immigration System for the 21st Century May Be Coming Soon

 

  The Manhattan No. 9 Luxury Boutique Hotel, the first EB-5 project in Manhattan expected to shorten the waiting period and offer first-priority repayment, is currently one of the most popular top-quality projects on the market. The project's various data are excellent, greatly assisting investors in obtaining permanent green cards and repayment of investment funds, fully safeguarding the interests of investors.

 

  At the same time, the Dallas No. 1 project, represented by WorldWay Immigration, has received sample approval from the immigration bureau and has sufficient job surplus, providing great assurance for investors to obtain permanent green cards, ensuring a smooth path for investors in planning their lives, immigrating to the United States, and creating a second home abroad. Investors are encouraged to apply early and submit their applications promptly. Project purchase hotline: 400-138-2929.

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