https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/04/more-immigration-would-be-good-for-the-economy/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 07:23:02 -0400<![CDATA[More broadly, of all the developed countries, the U.S. puts the lowest priority on potential economic benefits when reviewing prospective immigrants, according to Pia Orrenius, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She estimates that of the 1.1 million green cards issued every year, 85% are to family members or for humanitarian purposes. Only 15% are for highly skilled immigrants based on employment, and half of those go to the workers&#8217; spouses and children. Australia, Britain and Canada are outcompeting the U.S. for skilled people by using a point system based on immigrants&#8217; education and ability to invest or start companies.]]>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:20:15 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/04/more-immigration-would-be-good-for-the-economy-n99850