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Canada sets aside 36 percent of their visas for people with skills they think their country needs. We set aside six percent. We educate the doctors, and then don't give 'em a green card.
Michael Bloomberg
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What this quote means

The quote highlights the discrepancy in immigration policies between countries regarding skilled workers.

Michael Bloomberg's quote underscores the inefficiency in the U.S. immigration system, particularly concerning skilled workers such as doctors. While Canada prioritizes the entry of skilled individuals to meet its labor needs, the U.S. invests in educating these professionals but fails to provide adequate pathways for them to stay and work in the country, resulting in a loss of talent that could benefit society.

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ImmigrationSkilled WorkersEducationTalentPolicy

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about immigration reform, one might cite this quote to highlight the need for better visa policies.

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