Migration assistant not seeing thunderbolt connection

Trying to migrate files between 2012 IMac and new Macbook pro, but it says it will take 77 hrs and i need to use thunderbolt cable to expedite......but I am using a thunderbolt cable between the two....does it not see the connection/how do i rectify that....how do i stop the migration to enable the fix i hope someone suggests

You should also ask this in the MacBook Pro forum. This is the forum for the 13” white and black plastic MacBooks that were discontinued in 2010, none of which have ThunderBolt. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro

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