I wouldn't be too concerned, Ohdear... Most immigrants are too consumed with negotiating the process of being legally allowed to remain here and go about their daily business, securing basic rights to worry about the wheels of democracy.
Not sure why AIMA think this is a good use of their scant resources. Voting is important, but I'd recommend that they stick to their primary role and improve their efficiency when handling visa and residency applications and renewals. Especially given the imminent Nationality Law legislation, making immigrants feel like their future is here might provide the required impetus for voting.
Cue a politics-influencing chunk of the voting public voting for self-interest/ freebies rather than what is best for the country. That is the inevitable result of welcoming lots of economic migrants.
I wouldn't be too concerned, Ohdear... Most immigrants are too consumed with negotiating the process of being legally allowed to remain here and go about their daily business, securing basic rights to worry about the wheels of democracy.
Not sure why AIMA think this is a good use of their scant resources. Voting is important, but I'd recommend that they stick to their primary role and improve their efficiency when handling visa and residency applications and renewals. Especially given the imminent Nationality Law legislation, making immigrants feel like their future is here might provide the required impetus for voting.
Cue a politics-influencing chunk of the voting public voting for self-interest/ freebies rather than what is best for the country. That is the inevitable result of welcoming lots of economic migrants.