Immigration and Foreign-Born Students
About This Event
Boasting many of the world’s top universities, the United States is a magnet for talented students from across the globe. As graduates, these students are enviable assets to the economy, adding critical knowledge and skills to the workforce and boosting productivity. But current US immigration laws limit the avenues in which international and undocumented students can transition to employment in the United States after graduation. Join Giovanni Peri, author of a new Council report on the economic impact of retaining US-educated foreign-born students in local economies, and a panel of experts as they discuss the challenges presented by current immigration laws and offer recommendations to maximize the contributions of this talent.
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