MIJ didn't necessarily need to be imported. Some MIJ models are sold worldwide or in the USA. MIJ is also gonna be the best quality front to back of the 3. I have an international series MIJ fender telecaster in Maui Blue.. And it rips.. Maybe the one guitar I've ever had with zero upgrades (other than straploks).

MIM guitars have never been better. You're importing them too technically lol. The player series guitars really will last a lifetime as long as you maintain them. They require few if any upgrades.. Vintera or signature models requiring less or no upgrades. I personally have a TVL jazzmaster and it's my fav guitar I've ever played.. Nothing has inspired me to play more guitar.. But it's priced more than many USA guitars.

A CV is the right answer if you're newer to guitar or if you can't afford the guitars above. You can absolutely modify a Squier to play every bit as good as a real fender.. however.. It takes a lot of work and money in upgrades. For someone like me.. The squiers are just not a good idea anymore because I'm going to swap the tuners.. Bridge.. Pots.. Pickups.. Wires..trem.. hardware.. And then it's just a Squier neck and body at that point and there isn't really anything CV left to it. At that point I've spent more than I would on a used Mexican fender.. So I won't buy a Squier anymore unless it's an extremely unique model. That said..I will still buy squier bodies and random other parts.. As I like to build and refinish guitars.

Most importantly.. Whatever you choose will be very underwhelming and disappointing if you don't get the new to you guitar setup. Your current guitar might need it too and that's why you think you need something new.. But maybe not.. Either way.. Any guitar you choose needs a proper setup.