Trump Vows Automatic Green Cards for Foreign Graduates to Stem Brain Drain

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 22 Jun 2024,Saturday India Global

Former President Donald Trump pledges automatic Green Cards for foreign students graduating from US colleges, aiming to retain talent and prevent them from contributing overseas, particularly in India and China. Softening his previous anti-immigrant stance, Trump advocates for a merit-based immigration system in light of the upcoming presidential election. Highlighting the potential economic benefits, Trump's proposal targets graduates in STEM fields to bolster US innovation and competitiveness. His shift in policy contrasts sharply with past immigration restrictions, signaling a strategic appeal to wealthy donors and tech industry support.

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