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The Talent Scout State - Institute for Progress

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The success of American science depends on our ability to draw on the world’s talent, integrating them into the world’s best scientific institutions. A U.S. superpower has long been that more of the world’s globally mobile, high-skilled people come here than to any other country. But while our immigration system already has numerous pathways for successful accomplished people to come, it does not consistently identify and attract young people with high potential. Instead, our immigration system is designed to attract a specific set of immigrants: successful people well into their careers, with a demonstrated track record of achievement. We should allow foreign-born scientists and researchers to do their pioneering work here in the United States, instead of welcoming them only after they have been recognized for their achievements abroad. As other countries begin to treat the competition for talent seriously, both allies and competitors have begun to roll out migration programs explicit

Content America is missing out on emerging talent The case for emerging talent Recommendation 1: Streamline and scale existing pathways Recommendation 2: Experiment with talent identification Recommendation 3: Leverage the non-profit sector America is missing out on emerging talent The success of American science depends on our ability to draw on the world’s talent, integrating them into the world’s best scientific institutions. A U.S. superpower has long been that more of the world’s globally mobile, high-skilled people come here than to any other country. But while our immigration system alr

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