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Immigration and Innovation

Immigration and Innovation

For generations, hard-working immigrants have come to the United States, started their own companies and created millions of American jobs. Foreign-born entrepreneurs, scientists and inventors have been vital to establishing America as a world leader in business, technology and innovation. Yet, America’s immigration system too often blocks future leaders from… Read More

Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Starting American Companies and Creating American Jobs

Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Starting American Companies and Creating American Jobs

New businesses are the single best creators of new jobs, and – even with current visa impediments – immigrants are among the leading drivers in creating new businesses: In 2010, immigrants were more than twice as likely to start businesses each month as natives. From 1995 to 2005, immigrants helped… Read More

Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Starting American Companies and Creating American Jobs

Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Starting American Companies and Creating American Jobs

New businesses are the single best creators of new jobs, and – even with current visa impediments – immigrants are among the leading drivers in creating new businesses: In 2010, immigrants were more than twice as likely to start businesses each month as natives. From 1995 to 2005, immigrants helped… Read More

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