Innovation and Immigration: How Visa have Become the New Weapon for Global Primacy

by Azaria Kidane

In this paper, we discuss:

•  The risk of the U.S. losing global talent as new $100,000 visa fees deter foreign professionals;
• China’s launch of the K Visa to attract global experts, mirroring Canada’s system but with unclear residency terms; and
• How America’s politicized approach threatens innovation just as China competes for global talent.

Download PDF: Innovation and Immigration November 2025