2.3 crore world degree holders desire to settle in the US, but only 41% get citizenship

New Delhi: According to Gallup, a multinational analytics and consulting company of America, about 2.3 crore degree holders from all over the world want to study in America. 73% of foreign students all over the world are studying in America wish to acquire citizenship there, but only 41% are able to get citizenship.

According to the study, 14% of the population of America is immigrants and 16% of the scientists of the country are also immigrants. These immigrants do more than 23% of the innovations. Taking into account their collaboration with the locals, their contribution to the total innovation is 36%.

According to the rules of America, no more than 7% of green cards can be allotted to any country, which makes the situation difficult for applicants from countries with a large population like India. 73% of foreign graduates in American universities want to stay in America if they get visa easily, but this does not happen often. That is why only 41% get a green card.

Although American universities are considered the best in the world, in the last 20 years more foreign students are going to countries like Australia and Canada. On the other hand, in the United Arab Emirates, like Dubai, foreigners are not allowed to become citizens, but they get immediate visas for high-paying jobs. In Europe, Portugal has also made conditions easier for talented people.

The Economist estimates that if doors are opened for talented people, the respective countries can benefit greatly. The Gallup World Poll surveyed about two lakh people from 150 countries, in which three big rich countries emerged as the choice of most people. According to the data, 2.3 crore graduates would like to go to America, 1.7 crore to Canada, and 90 lakh to Australia. On the other hand, the number of graduates from China will be less at 1.4 crore and India at 1.2 crore.