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Political Motives and Vote Harvesting Accusations
A recurring theme in the debate is the suspicion that this policy shift is motivated by electoral strategy. Lee Hansen, a prominent political figure, openly declares that the relaxation of English proficiency standards is essentially “vote harvesting.” She argues that the government’s motive is to secure votes by making it easier for a broader demographic to qualify for visas, regardless of their ability to integrate linguistically and culturally.