White House Report Criticizes The Immigration Of Scientists To America
A new White House report criticizes the immigration of scientists to America, arguing it’s bad whether international students stay or leave.
- The White House report claims foreign-born scientists cause a 1.5% wage suppression for U.S.-born STEM workers, citing a 2023 National Academies study.
- International students contributed $45 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, per the U.S. Department of Commerce, yet the report suggests their presence is harmful.
- The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows 200,000 international graduates to work annually, is singled out for potential abuse and wage depression.