Of all the initiatives undertaken in the name of homeland security after 9/11, the visa screening requirements for foreign scientists and engineers have probably done the most lasting damage to America’s economy — particularly in the cutting-edge technology fields that are vital to our economic leadership and national security.

The case Mr. Alden makes is that all the red tape that’s involved with visa processing, background checks, and visa interviews is seriously impacting the competitiveness of the country.  This is no new news, but the eloquent argument made for the reform of current (draconian) immigration screening tools is requires persistent and loud repetition until–hopefully–change happens.  Click on the link above to read the article.