Will The United States Run Out Of Skilled Technology Workers?

The United States' standing in the world has been waning over the years, with more and more STEM and skilled workers looking to other countries for work and to potentially start a better life. There are likely a plethora of reasons, but the lack of immigration reform in the United States and its continued political divisiveness over immigration policy certainly does not help. It is no coincidence that many STEM workers are choosing places like Australia, Italy, Greece, Canada or other countries that do not put up barriers to entry. It can be argued that the United States is no longer enticing the world's talent, but rather subjecting foreign nationals to unnecessary hurdles.

This article will review the origins of the U.S. immigration system and how its evolution has led to the current visa systems. Additionally, it will critique the current visa options for STEM and skilled workers in the United States and compare the options that Canada and other countries have