Our system makes a lot of sense - or at least has made sense.  We should focus on the basics and stick to the original game plan.  When my father came here from the Philippines in 1970, he only had $50 in his pocket.  However, he could speak English really well, and he was a skilled mechanic.  He was offered two jobs on that first day - just as he entered a diner asking people about work.  So for one thing he could speak the local language.  Secondly, he enjoyed talking to people.  Thirdly, he was extremely mission-focused.  And he had skills that at the time were in high demand.