Abstract
Indian migration to the U.S. dates back to the the 1800s, but more recent legislation resulted in a large flow of highly skilled Indian workers to the U.S. While this has boosted the U.S. economy and led to the creation of more jobs, India has not experienced the same degree of beneficial effects. Those who emigrate typically continue to exchange valuable information— in the form of investments and remittances— back with India to increase productivity and stimulate the economy. Yet, this has not proven to counteract the great economic loss due to this outflow of their most educated and skilled laborers. This paper specifically explores the ways in which Indian immigration to the U.S. has contributed to an academic phenomenon known as “brain drain,” and the adverse as well as positive effects that this flow of human capital has on both the U.S. and Indian economies. Further, we examine how President-Elect Trump’s administration will likely handle the H-1B visa program.
Highlights
TO BRAIN DRAINDue to the major economic impacts “brain drain” and “brain circulation” have had on India and the U.S, we decided to evaluate the beneficial and adverse of impacts these phenomena have had on the countries between 1990 and 2010
In 1960, Indian immigrants made up only 0.5 percent of the foreign-born population of the United States.[4]
The H-1B visas have allowed for increasingly more highly skilled foreign workers to migrate and work in the United States, most of whom are from India
Summary
A Case Study of High-Skilled Migration from India samina gan, jordan mindlin, Patrick Sheerin, breck willS. Indian migration to the U.S dates back to the the 1800s, but recent legislation has resulted in a large flow of highly skilled Indian workers to the United States While this influx has boosted the U.S economy and has contributed to the creation of more jobs, India has not experienced the same degree of beneficial effects. This migration flow came to a standstill due to the Immigration Acts of 1917 and 1924 that were fueled by security concerns during World War I This legislation banned all immigration from Asia except for Japanese and Filipino migrants.[3] As a result, in 1960, Indian immigrants made up only 0.5 percent of the foreign-born population of the United States.[4] The India to U.S migration flow started up again when the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act was instituted. We examine how President Trump’s administration will likely handle the H-1B visa program, whether it be outright abolishment or revision
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