SC forum told nation should welcome immigrants

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Business leaders at a forum in North Charleston have been told the nation’s immigration laws need to be more welcoming so human capital from abroad can help America get its economy moving and recover from the Great Recession.

Immigration attorney and author Roger Warren said while much of the talk in the presidential campaign has been on illegal immigration, the nation should be discussing comprehensive reform.

Warren suggested Congress provide green cards for immigrants who earn advanced degrees in America and offer visas for entrepreneurs who already have secured American venture capital.

He says there should be more visas for both high- and lower-skilled immigrants so American companies have the workers to meet market demand.