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- 1Immigration rules pushing foreign researchers out of the US●Immigration changes are driving foreign researchers to leave the U.S.
A STAT News survey reports that recent immigration policy changes under the Trump administration are prompting foreign-born researchers to leave the United States. Respondents describe visa uncertainty and a hostile climate as factors, with scientists weighing moves to Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Commenters say the exodus could weaken American science and innovation if top international talent keeps relocating.