The White House is using Australia as an inspiration for a controversial overhaul of its immigration policy.

US Immigration

US immigration policy to follow the Australian model Source: SBS

 

 

US President Donald Trump is using Australia as an inspiration for a major and controversial overhaul of America's immigration policy.

The new proposal, announced at a fiery White House press briefing on Wednesday, has a points-based system favoring green cards being awarded to English-speaking applicants who can financially support themselves.

 

 


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