Don't be fooled by intermediaries—immigration will only become easier

Developed countries are experiencing a collapse in birth rates: Canada has dropped to 1.4, Japan to 1.26, and Korea has even fallen below 1.0. What does this mean? There aren't enough young people to support pension and welfare systems.
Policies may tighten in the short term, but the long-term trend is irreversible: Japan is starting to grant permanent residency to skilled workers, the three prairie provinces in Canada are almost "giving away" status, many European countries are launching fast-track pathways from work visas to permanent residency, and Southern European countries are offering residency just by buying property.
This is not charity; it's survival. Population structure determines whether welfare systems can operate, and the collapse of welfare systems means societal collapse. Whether left or right, both rely on immigration to fill labor shortages.
Remember: in a population crisis, you're not just seeking a status; developed countries need you to maintain their systems.