Donald Trump presented his new merit-based migration plan: "We will not discriminate more brightly"

After years of setbacks and stagnation, President Donald Trump on Thursday introduced another immigration plan to convince the public and US lawmakers of the need to reform the current system.

The President explained that his proposal will be based on the merit of those who want to live in the United States. "Our proposal is pro-American, pro-immigrant and pro-labor, it will help everyone to realize the American dream," he promised. "We will no longer discriminate against bright and talented immigrants, we want these outstanding students to stay in the United States", added to explain that the proposal will be based on substance.

The Republican explained that has decided to replace the traditional "green cards" by "Build America Visa" (Visa Construye USA).

The president also said the proposal included a strong set of border security measures that would self-finance with the border activity itself. In addition, he revealed that the wall, which is already under construction, "is moving very fast".

The White House has decided to focus solely on redesigning the rules of legal immigration, without addressing the situation of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States or the limbo in which find young people called "dreamers".

The new initiative, promoted by Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and advisor, focuses on border security and changing the current system of "green cards" (permanent residence cards for immigrants) to favor highly qualified people. having a university career and having already received job offers, and not close to those who are already in the United States.

The plan would create a point visa system similar to that applied by Canada and other countries. Officials asked to remain anonymous to outline the plan before Trump made his statement.

The United States would grant the same number of visas as it does today, but a much larger number would be awarded to exceptional students, professionals and people with a technical degree. Age, fluency in English and job offers will also be taken into account.

A much smaller number of licenses will be granted to people with relatives in the United States. The visa lottery for diversity could be eliminated, offering green cards to citizens of countries with low immigration rates in the United States.