Global: What does “first generation” immigrant mean?
There is disagreement, among people you might not expect, as to how to define a "first generation immigrant".
Business: “Borderless” workers are now hip
"Borderless talent" may have multiple meanings, but mostly that tech work will be mostly done where it is cheapest to do it. If you can do your job "remotely", then…
Immigration: Trump proposes stapling Green Card to college diploma
Proposal to "staple a Green Card" to immigrant college graduates diplomas. Huge demographic changes are happening in the U.S.
Demographics, Global: US Foreign born population at all time high
49.5 million foreign born immigrants now live in the U.S., the highest percentage ever recorded.
Business, Policy: Today’s Tariffs are for restricting trade
Tariff increases are a sign of less global trade in the future and are being enacted as a new Cold War tool against China. Consumers will come out losers.
How many Americans live in another country?
Estimates range from 1-3% of Americans live abroad at a point in time; probably its around 1.5%. Less than 1% of retirees retire abroad.
Education: In many countries a Bachelor’s degree is 3 years, not four
In the U.S. students are required to take “general education” or “core” requirements – and 4 years or more becomes the standard duration of an undergraduate degree. In much of…
Global: Where immigrants to the US come from
About 46 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country. This chart shows where many came from.
Demographics, Immigration: Immigration seen as economic boost
Immigration now accounts for the majority of U.S. population growth, and will continue or even expand to address the low fertility rate.
Demographics: Many countries to see shrinking populations
More are starting to pay attention to this demographic bomb - shrinking population is coming Real Soon Now.