Foreign tech professionals are increasingly avoiding U.S. travel due to immigration uncertainties, including H-1B visa reforms with stricter scrutiny, delays, and higher fees under the Trump administration. This reluctance disrupts conferences, collaborations, and recruitment, prompting companies like Apple and Google to advise staying stateside. The trend risks a brain drain and diminished U.S. innovation.
Boston's biotech sector in Kendall Square is facing a severe downturn due to funding shortages, high interest rates, policy uncertainties, and global competition. PhD graduates struggle with hiring freezes and layoffs, leading to underemployment and talent exodus. Despite stalled research, adaptation strategies offer hope for revival.
|
