Reverse Brain Drain

I am strongly pro-immigrant. I want immigrants, especially from poor countries, to have the same opportunities as those of us from wealthier nations.But I’m torn on the issue of professional visas.My discomfort arises from the dog-eat-dog attitude displayed by some immigration lawyers.They complain about the loss of skilled immigrants because these workers will return to their home countries and work for U.S. competitors. They’ve even invented a term for this situation.Reverse brain drain.Their position is disingenuous.Related Podcasts:Episode 117: Undocumented Immigrants: A Few StatisticsEpisode 66: Unclaimed Immigrant Income TaxesRecommended Links For More Information:The Misguided Notion Of Reverse Brain DrainFour Insights About The Economic Contributions Of Immigrants In The United States