American Made: The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Professionals on U.S. Competitiveness
NVCA | 2007 | English | 40 pages | PDF | 1.14 MB
Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals contribute significantly to job creation and innovation in the United States. This analysis shows the striking propensity of immigrants to start and grow successful American companies, particularly in the technology field. The study’s findings reflect the benefits of an open policy toward legal immigration. However, it also reveals that current restrictions on skilled immigrants are likely to result in less job creation and innovation for America.