| I don't think the America First folks realize how damaging these trump policies are to america. The brain drain effect is almost always linked to poor economic performance. And the rules are so ham fisted now. Bipartisan H1B reform goes nowhere (prioritize US masters degrees, block H1B dependent employers from more H1Bs etc). Stupid stuff is everywhere. Immigrants bringing in revenue (plenty) support US jobs in the US. It's going to be a rude shock to the less skilled american worker to find a lot of jobs going remote overseas (Canada even) and their middle management / entry level office jobs vanishing. This historic effect here, where another country educates someone, and then they come to the US, is INSANELY profitable for the US. Seriously, in a ruthless way folks who are not successful in school, have health issues, have criminal backgrounds, are disabled etc don't come in on these visas. Instead its ambitious folks ANOTHER COUNTRY has invested a lot into coming to the US. How does that hurt the US? This has always been a huge advantage the US has had. Crazy to see the US throwing it away. |