Migration always means poverty migration, not wealth migration

[the_tyrant]

You know what, I would say that in the context of EU migration, where there are no limits, Skybird's argument makes a bit more sense, the vast majority of migrants are not rich, educated, etc.

Maybe Skybird would be happier with the Canadian system, where immigrants are evaluated by a points system. Potential immigrants are evaluated with a points system, and would only be admitted if they "pass"

My parents moved to Canada after my dad had a successful business in China (+ points for net worth and wealth), both knew how to speak English (+ points for language), both have post graduate degrees (+ points for education).

In effect, the system is designed to admit the top few percentile of people who would like to move to Canada.

Nowadays, if you want to immigrate to Canada, these are the requirements:

The Federal Investor program is passive in nature and requires an investment of $800,000 CAD which is deposited with the Receiver General of Canada and a personal net worth of $1.6 Million CAD with two years of suitable management or business experience. The investment bears no interest and must be maintained for five years. Applicants may state a desire to live anywhere in Canada except Quebec. The investment is government guaranteed and the proceeds are allocated to the Provinces excluding Quebec.

Or you need to get 67 points in the skilled worker evaluation system:

http://www.immigration.ca/index.php/...lledworkergrid

Hey Skybird, why don't you come over here!