Under the proposed merit-based visa category, an alien would accrue points based on education, work experience, family ties to the United States and other attributes. Alien applicants with the highest overall points in a year would be given green cards.

We can calculate point following categories:
Tier 1:
Education
Employment
Entrepreneurship
Employment Related to Education
Employment in a High Demand Occupation
Civic Involvement
Siblings and Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens Over the Age of 31
Age
Country of Origin

Tier 2:
Employment
Special Employment
Caregiver Employment
Civic Involvement
English Language Skills
Siblings and Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens Over the Age of 31
Age
Country of Origin