Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
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Vikram J. Singh served in senior positions at the State Department and Department of Defense before founding Red Cedar Global Strategies in 2018. He is a senior advisor to West Exec Advisors, the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum and the United States Institute of Peace. The views expressed below are his own. On a recent flight back from New Delhi to Washington, my seatmate was a typical American success story in the making.
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Main Idea: Vikram J. Singh argues that strict U.S. immigration and visa rules are pushing skilled foreign graduates to leave, risking a “brain drain” that could hurt American growth.
Key Points:
- He describes a top engineering student who plans to leave the U.S. because H-1B visa delays and green card waits make it hard to stay and work.
- The article says fewer foreign students are applying to U.S. schools, while Canada and other countries are attracting more of that talent.
- Singh argues that many skilled immigrants help fill jobs in science, engineering, and tech, and that the U.S. needs them to stay competitive.
- He says Trump-era immigration policies, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and cuts to research support are making the U.S. less welcoming to global talent.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
If skilled immigrants leave or avoid the US, workers and small businesses may face more job shortages, slower growth, and fewer new ideas.
Positive Impact
Easier visas and faster residency could help US companies hire talent, fill hard-to-staff jobs, and support innovation.
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