The credential boom is here, but which ones actually help workers? Our new @brookings.edu research using 156M U.S. resumes finds that job relevance beats volume, type of credential matters, and non-college and early career workers see the biggest gains.
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Deterrence-only immigration is failing—record deaths in custody, separated families, workforce raids. We can build a system that works better for the U.S. In this short video, I share lessons and what policies work: lawful pathways + diplomacy + credible enforcement. youtu.be/N8evVHl3LOY?...
A $100K fee on H-1B visas won’t protect U.S. workers – it will hurt them. High-skilled immigrants fuel growth & innovation. The real fix: reform H-1Bs and invest in good jobs at home.
Thank you Michael! Your wisdom and clarity on this issue are an inspiration.
Most Americans don’t know border encounters dropped 80% in 2024—not by chance, but through smart policy: legal pathways, enforcement, & regional teamwork.
As Americans look for alternatives to an enforcement only approach, we take a sober look at what worked—and what didn’t—these past 4 years.
New from @brookings.edu: How the Biden admin managed record migration—and what future leaders can learn. A smarter, balanced policy is possible. www.brookings.edu/articles/man...
I’m happy to have rejoined @brookings.edu. I look forward to working with others to build consensus on a migration policy that fits our national interest and other pressing topics.
I speak more about my priorities in this Q&A: www.brookings.edu/articles/a-m...
