I don’t want, nor do we need, every uneducated, third world person that wants to stay or come here. I wish we had an immigration system closer to Australia’s. Merit based.
Having said that, this is still closer to what we want than any other politician has articulated.
But that isn't what Trump is saying. He has said multiple times, if they are "outstanding," i.e., actually productive, then they will be considered based on their merit to have permission to work here. Keep in mind that they are back inside their country going through a legal process-- not here in the U.S. Nor is Trump talking about giving them citizenship-- just the right to work here IF they are needed and wanted.
I don't see what the problem is with this.