Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the current immigration policies of the U.S. and Canada?(1 point)

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The U.S. has a larger percent of the population that is foreign-born.
The U.S. has a larger percent of the population that is foreign-born.

Canada accepts fewer refugees than the U.S.
Canada accepts fewer refugees than the U.S.

Both countries focus on employment as a key path for migration.
Both countries focus on employment as a key path for migration.

Neither country allows immigrants from Asia.
Neither country allows immigrants from Asia.

Answer 1

The accurate comparison of the current immigration policies of the U.S. and Canada is:

Both countries focus on employment as a key path for migration.

This statement is true as both the U.S. and Canada have employment-based immigration pathways as a significant part of their immigration policies, though the specifics of these pathways differ between the two countries.

The other statements provided are not accurate:

• The U.S. does have a larger percentage of the population that is foreign-born compared to Canada historically.
• Canada generally accepts more refugees per capita than the U.S.
• Both countries do allow immigrants from Asia, although the rules and numbers may vary.