Nom Brown, a leading research scientist in the company, says Kai Chen, a Canadian AI researcher working in the OpenAI, has been working in the United States for 12 years. A X postsBrown said that Chen had learned the decision on Friday and must leave the country soon.
“It is deeply that I am deeply one of those best AI researchers I have worked with […] Brown writes, “A US Green Card was denied,” a Canadian who lived here and contributed here for 12 years to leave. When we are risking AI leadership in America when we return talent in this way. “
Another OpenAI employee Dylan Hun, says Post One of the Openai’s flagship AI models was “important” for the chain GPT -4.5.
Can be refused for green cards All sorts of reasonsAnd he doesn’t have to chain his job for the decision. A Follow-up postBrown said that Chen Vancouver is planning to work from a distance from an Airbnb “till [the] Mess hopes have been sorted. “However, this is the latest example of foreign talents in the United States under the administration of the United States to face high obstacles in life, work and study.
The Open did not immediately respond to any request for commenting. However, a Posted at x last JulyUltman has called for “high-skilled” immigrants to move to the United States and work easier to work
Over the past few months, More than 1,700 international students in the United StatesAI researchers have challenged their visa status as part of the aggressive crackdown, including those who have lived in the country for several years. When the government Has been charged with something Supporting Palestinian militant groups or noticed others in these students involved in “antisemitic” activities Minor legal violationLike a rapid ticket or other traffic violation.
এদিকে, ট্রাম্প প্রশাসন অনেক গ্রিন কার্ড আবেদনকারীদের দিকে সন্দেহজনক দৃষ্টি ফিরিয়ে দিয়েছে, Has been reported to have been suspended in the processing Requests for legal permanent residence submitted by immigrants give refugees or shelter status. It has taken a rigorous view to realize it as a “national protection” threat to the green card holders, DeportThe
AI labs, such as Openai, depend a lot on foreign research talent. According to Shaun RalstonAn OpenAI contractor has filed more than 80 applications for H1B Visa last year, and sponsored more than 100 visas from 2022 to the H1B Visa.
The H1B Visa in favor of the technology industry is temporarily allowed to recruit foreign workers in foreign workers “special professions” which requires at least graduate degree or equivalent. RecentlyImmigration officials have begun issuing “request for proof” for H -1B and other employment -based immigration petitions, asking for home address and biometrics, some experts’ concerns may be an incentive in applicable applications.
Immigrants have played a major role in contributing to the growth of the US AI industry.
Accordingly According to a study of protection and emerging technology for the center of Georgatown, 66% of 66% of the “most committed” US-based AI Startups on Forbes 2019 “” “AI 50” list was 66% of 66% of 66%. A analysis of a 2023 The National Foundation for American Policy has shown that 70% of full-time graduating students are international students in AI-related fields.
Ashish Bhaswani, one of the co-orders of the transformer, who has moved to the United States for computer science study in the early 20’s, incorporated chatbots like ChatGPT. One of the OpenAI’s co-founders, Wazisk Jeremba, a student from the NYU, obtained a doctorate in AI on a visa visa.
There are many researchers who are thinking of moving out of the country, with US immigration policies, donation funds’ cutbacks and specific science hostility. In response to a Nature More than 1,69 scientists survey,% 5% say they are considering leaving jobs abroad.
