For generations, immigrant entrepreneurs have made important and game-changing contributions to the American economy. Some are household names, like Nordstrom, Bose and Levi’s. Other more contemporary success stories include founders and co-founders of companies like Zoom, SpaceX and Moderna.
However, for every enterprising immigrant who lands a win in this country, there are untold numbers who never get that opportunity because they never get to the U.S. Why? Because U.S. immigration laws are archaic, dating back to the 1950s when the current framework was established.
