Stock options are a global magnet for the high-tech elite, regardless of their places of birth. Fatigued by over-regulation, high taxes, stifling career paths, and entrepreneurial impediments, a growing number of young Europeans, Asians and other foreigners are ready to move to richer U.S. shores. Attracting the best and brightest But from the perspective of other nations, America's pull on the world labor market spells disaster. And their native countries have cause for concern they fund the educational and professional training that lets young workers acquire the skills the high-tech industry seeks. No wonder so many people choose to go to the United States.
Stock options are a global magnet for the high-elite regardless of place of birth.
Foreign workers hoping to find their success in the United States are typically among the more ambitious and dynamic members of their societies. Just as these ambitious workers become productive, taxpaying citizens, they begin dreaming of coming to America. In a world where knowledge and entrepreneurship are the keys to prosperity, a country's main economic resource its brightest and most creative people can simply walk out the door. U.S. immigration policy is quite strict and many Americans would restrict it further. It is in America's interest to keep it that way.