In 2015, where we have the best data, 65% of those were based on family relationships, 21% were diversity refugees, asylees and others. Only 14% had anything to do with work. Now there are literally hundreds of millions of people that want to come into America to seek the opportunity that only America really offers. We should be selective. (02:51–02:55)
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Asserts that in 2015, only 14% of legal residencies were work-related.
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