Trump says foreigners who graduate from US colleges should get green cards
Summary:Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed on a podcast that U.S. college graduates should receive green cards to stay in the country. He agreed with tech investor Jason Calacanis on the need to retain high-skilled workers. Analysts doubt the proposal's success, citing likely opposition from Trump's immigration advisers and supporters.Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated on a podcast released on June 20 that students graduating from U.S. colleges should receive a green card to stay in the country, a proposal that contrasts with his traditionally hardline immigration stance.
During the All-In podcast, hosted by Silicon Valley tech investors, angel investor Jason Calacanis told Trump that the U.S. needs to legally retain more high-skilled workers, a major issue for the tech industry.
"Can you please promise us you will give us more ability to import the best and brightest around the world to America?" Calacanis asked.
"I do promise," Trump replied. "But I happen to agree, otherwise I wouldn't promise. You graduate from a college, I think you should automatically receive a green card as part of your diploma to stay in this country, and that includes junior colleges too."
When asked for comment, the Trump campaign stated that only after "the most aggressive vetting process in U.S. history" would "the most skilled graduates who can make significant contributions to America" be allowed to stay.
However, political analysts suggest that if elected, Donald Trump is unlikely to pass legislation awarding green cards to all foreign graduates of U.S. universities. His longtime immigration adviser, Stephen Miller, and others would almost certainly work to prevent such a proposal from becoming law.
