Who are the people the U.S. govt. most desires as immigrants?

America wants only the best of the best. And why not? If you are an investor who can bring upwards of $500,000 and create a business, you have a better shot than somebody who is poor and has no money. If you dont have that, then become a priest or member of the clergy. They get special preference as "special immigrants."

Other preferred people include:

1) Canadians and Mexicans
2) fiancees of U.S. citizens and greencard holders
3) Family members of U.S. Citizens
4) Citizens of countries that participate in the visa lotteries
5) Someone with a job offer (if there are no qualified U.S. workers)
6) Adopted children under the age of 16 of U.S. citizens/green card holders
7) Those who are persecuted for their religion, race, political opinion, membership in a particular social group (refugees)
8) Those who served in the armed forces for 12 years or more
9) Those who lived in the U.S. continuously since 1972
10) Those who graduated from a foreign Medical School and lived in U.S. since 1978