Our America’s National Director Gabriel Nadales and the Independent Center’s Lura Forcum are featured in Real Clear Markets with a guest column explaining why all Americans benefit from high-skilled immigrants.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and certain factions of the MAGA base have clashed over the future of skilled immigration, with Musk and Ramaswamy facing backlash for supporting H-1B work visas, which allow companies to bring in foreign workers with specialized skills.
President-elect Donald Trump has since endorsed expanding legal immigration, recognizing that skilled immigrants are essential to America’s global leadership and innovation. He understands that skilled immigration is not just a political issue—it’s key to building a stronger America for all Americans.
The H-1B visa program does more than just bring talent to U.S. shores—this program has been a cornerstone of Silicon Valley’s growth and technological dominance over the world. Musk and Ramaswamy are right when they argue that the U.S. needs this influx of skilled immigrants to stay ahead in the global race for talent and is “essential for America to keep winning.”
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Skilled migration isn’t just an economic necessity—it’s a reflection of the values that have always defined us and made America great – a nation where anyone can achieve greatness, regardless of where they come from.
This is the essence of the American Dream. It’s about hard work, determination, and the belief that anyone—regardless of their background—can rise to the top. Skilled immigrants embody this spirit and are key to ensuring America’s continued success.
Click here to read the full guest column in Real Clear Markets.
