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The Immigrant Advantage

20 pointsby datumsalmost 15 years ago

2 comments

zavulonalmost 15 years ago
I couldn't agree more with this. I personally know a few bright, talented entrepreneurs that are very frustrated with they have to constantly worry about their visa situation instead of their startup. I'm an immigrant myself, but I came here as a kid with my family, and feel very lucky that I didn't have to deal with this.<p>This country was founded by immigrants and became world's technology and science leader based largely on the work done by immigrants. The famous "dey took our jobs" argument can't apply here because entrepreneurs CREATE jobs, right here in USA. Why it's so difficult for them to gain permanent residence, and eventually citizenship, is beyond me.
nihilocratalmost 15 years ago
People should be able to move to any country they want to so long as they work, pay taxes, and contribute to the economy, just like everyone else.