The US and Canada remain the most significant, most attractive points of immigration for many, but the two countries handle immigration differently. Currently, it is easier to immigrate to Canada as the country has several pre-set pathways for new arrivals and a well-functioning online immigration application system (Chand & Tung, 2019). Comparatively, the US can appear hostile or much less willing to accept new residents, especially if they do not possess wealth, capital, or relevant education (Rowntree et al., 2017). In recent years, the American government has taken a more conservative stance on immigration, focusing on internal issues instead. It remains an attractive prospect, however, due to the ability of immigrants to receive a green card. Thus, immigration is essential for many people, and it is impossible to prevent it without closing a country’s borders completely.
In terms of managing immigration, both countries can either become stricter or more lenient with their practices. In order to help more people, it is necessary to make immigration more streamlined and accessible. This can be done with the integration of new technology and paperwork-related regulations. Immigration drives forward more labor and promotes the economic prosperity of the receiving nation (Rowntree et al., 2017). The issues of proper housing and decent living conditions are yet to be resolved. Hence, the American and Canadian governments must be more willing to accept new residents to start addressing the abovementioned issues. The immigration system should be made smoother and more accessible to people in need, as many of them find the current methods of immigration unwieldy (Chand & Tung, 2019). In order to help more people change their lives for the better, it is necessary to support immigrants in both the US and Canada.
References
Chand, M., & Tung, R. L. (2019). Skilled immigration to fill talent gaps: A comparison of the immigration policies of the United States, Canada, and Australia. Journal of International Business Policy, 2(4), 333-355.
Rowntree, L., Lewis, M., Wyckoff, W., & Price, M. (2017). Diversity amid globalization: World regions, environment, development. Pearson Education.