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(The Washington Post)This immigration policy is a winner. It just needs a champion.

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2026-05-21
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The Washington Post
Summary
Alexander Kustov argues that while immigration is politically controversial in the United States, highly skilled immigration remains overwhelmingly popular among voters, including many conservatives. He notes that America’s technological and scientific leadership — especially in AI — depends heavily on foreign-born researchers and engineers.

However, immigration politics have become increasingly polarized, with politicians such as JD Vance criticizing reliance on foreign talent. At the same time, stricter visa fees and wage rules risk driving top researchers to countries like China, Canada, and the UK, weakening America’s global competitiveness.

Kustov argues that voters distinguish between illegal immigration and well-designed legal programs that clearly benefit the country. He proposes expanding use of the uncapped O-1A visa for exceptional talent and reforming wage rules to prevent abuse without harming universities, research labs, and startups that depend on global talent.
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