Canada, the US, and most Western countries are looking to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics …) immigrants to boost innovation and economic growth. Canada in particular has welcomed many STEM immigrants over the past quarter … the innovation activity of highly educated immigrants, which highlights the likely role of immigration policy in …

temporary migrants already in the country as sources of permanent immigration. An overview of key results in the literature on … evaluated. The theoretical implications of skilled migration are discussed within the context of the benefits to the skilled … emphasis on their advantages and disadvantages. The recent immigration policies of a number of major immigrant …