| | MARCH 20188Consultants ReviewIN MY OPINIONIMMIGRATION IMPACT ON GLOBAL BUSINESS AND IMPORTANCE OF IMMIGRATION FORECASTING FOR BUSINESS Established in 2009, RapidValue is a global leader in enabling digital transformation that leverages cutting edge products in new generation technologies. With over a decade experience in Immigration and Travel, Mathews prior to working with RapidValue has worked across some of the worlds' leading Legal Process Outsourcing company and Immigration law firm.By Mathews Theruvapuzha, Manager - Global Immigration, RapidValueitizens of many nations are setting pressure on their government to counter alleged threats from immigration. The presumption against people from foreign countries seems to be on a rise and governments are executing stringent immigration policies, such policies would not only harm communities the world over, but be counter productive. If we look at the U.S., more than half the start-ups in Silicon Valley are founded by migrants. If developed countries were really going to close the door on immigration, they would see a rapid slimming down in their GDP.The United States has remained one of the world's most powerful economies because it has attracted and retained some of the best and brightest individuals from across the globe. Immigration helps a country to expand the workforce, start new businesses and they are a primary source for new ideas, patents and innovation. In the long term, both high and low-skilled workers who migrate bring benefits to the host countries by increasing income per person and living standards. High-skilled migrants bring diverse talent and expertise, while low-skilled migrants fill essential occupations for which natives are in short supply and allow natives to be employed at higher-skilled jobs. CMathews Theruvapuzha
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