America has long welcomed the world’s tired, poor, huddled masses. Yet we also want energetic, educated, and independent immigrants.

Last week, the Biden administration announced a plan to make it easier for high-skilled Russians to immigrate to the United States. The plan would allow Russians with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math to get a visa without first getting approval from an employer. President Joe Biden’s team wants to encourage the brain drain from Russia and address workforce shortages in America, too.

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