VC boss who came to the U.S. as a child refugee: 'Without immigration, the American Dream is just a fantasy'

If the United States' borders had been more restricted at the time, I likely would have taken those skills to more welcoming climes.

Already, skilled foreigners are opting to live in more welcoming countries than the United States, and countries such as Canada are actively poaching foreign talent from within the U.S.

Of every 10 international undergraduate students in the U.S., only one stays and lives in the country after their degree (even though 77% of international students who've done practical training in the country would like to remain).

Many foreigners who studied in the U.S. are now moving to other countries. The UK has just issued a special visa for those graduating from top U.S. and international universities.

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