America needs more immigrants, and here are four ways to get them

Our country is in great need for certain workers, immigration is the only way to solve this problem.   - - Donna Poisl

By Peter Marber

Immigration, long the backbone of American innovation, entrepreneurism, and human talent, has become a dirty word in recent years.  This is unfortunate, because strategically conceived and well-targeted immigration should be seen as a precision tool for America to insure the best, optimal human capital needed to compete in the 21st century.

While official unemployment stands at 7.7%, the US is critically short in many STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and healthcare areas. While the global economy has evolved, our immigration laws haven’t changed much since 1990. This is why we occasionally see tech titans like Bill Gates testify before Congress urging more visas for foreign students and scientists to help us remain competitive. According to Manpower Inc., the US ranked 5th globally in talent shortages, with 49% of employers surveyed experiencing critical problems versus the 34% average.
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