I spent the last 15 years trying to become an American and failed

Re:I spent the last 15 years trying to become an American an... by bruceb on Tuesday June 23, 2015 @07:10PM (#9768422)

You think all those going to school in the US are brilliant students? There are a ton of students who just have money and go to school in the US. They go to US universities who are in part propped up by the money spent by these students.

Having these type of students go back is not a lose. In fact they bring with them a demand for American goods, and culture.

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Re:I spent the last 15 years trying to become an American an... by lukeschlather on Tuesday June 23, 2015 @08:36PM (#9768817)

I said it was foreign aid, in that it benefits their home countries more than the US. But economics is not zero-sum, so just because it amounts to foreign aid doesn't mean it's a loss per se, just that the US could be getting more out of the deal than it currently is.

I think it would probably be better for everyone if we streamlined the process of transitioning from an H1B to permanent residency, and it would definitely be better for the US economy.

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