Who decides what constitutes "considerable value" and when? There is a good reason for the Green Card Lottery.
We are only human and don't know what the future holds. Potential is invisible until it unfolds.
Of course, the U.S. should not create incentives for people to enter the country if they have no intention of assimilating and contributing.
A question to answer after all the illegals are gone.
I would probably say highly skilled earners with job offers in hand.
The current immigration situation in the USA is a farce. I see your point.
The randomized green card lottery is the biggest spit in the face to all the skilled (diverse) immigrants putting a substantial proof of work to get here.
If you insist on unskilled immigration, at allocate those permits in an auction.
