For some critics of American immigration policies, Canada’s system, which focuses on admitting educated, experienced workers who can support themselves and bolster the national economy, should be a model for U.S. reforms. About six in ten new residents whom Canada admits are classified as members of the “economic class” of immigrants, granted entry based on their education, work experience, and ability to speak one of the country’s official languages. While America’s legal immigration regime is heavily weighted toward family unification, those admitted to Canada based on familial ties make up less than one-quarter of migrants.
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