Immigration Policy & Historical Context - The report suggests that statements made by Senators Ted Kennedy and Hugh Scott regarding the Hart-Celler Act were misleading, as they claimed the bill would not significantly alter the ethnic composition of the US [1] - In 1960, a significant majority (84%) of legal US immigrants originated from Europe or Canada [1] Shift in Immigration Demographics - By 2018, the proportion of legal immigrants from Europe and Canada drastically decreased to 13%, representing a 71% decline [2] - Asian immigrants constituted approximately 30% of the total legal immigrant population by 2018 [2] - Immigrants from Mexico accounted for 23% of the legal immigrant population in 2018 [2] - Immigrants from Latin America represented 25% of the legal immigrant population in 2018 [2] - Approximately 9% of legal immigrants in 2018 came from other regions, including Africa and the Middle East [2] Unofficial Immigration Statistics - The report highlights that the provided statistics pertain to "official" legal immigration figures [3] - The report also notes that these figures do not account for illegal immigration, particularly the increase observed under the Biden administration [3]

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has assured employees that the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas despite the new $100,000 fee imposed by President Trump on new applications [1][2]. Group 1: Company Position on Immigration - Nvidia has pledged to cover all expenses related to the new H-1B visa fee, indicating a commitment to supporting legal immigration [2]. - Huang emphasized the importance of legal immigration for maintaining the U.S.'s leadership in technology and innovation, stating that the company's success is deeply tied to the contributions of immigrants [4]. Group 2: Industry Context and Reactions - Huang has expressed support for Trump's immigration policy, although he acknowledged that the new fee may be excessively high for startups compared to larger tech companies [3]. - The new visa fee has led to significant backlash, including a lawsuit from unions, employers, and universities, arguing that it undermines a crucial program for the tech and research sectors in the U.S. [5]. - In response to U.S. immigration policies, China has introduced a new K-visa program aimed at attracting foreign professionals without requiring local employer sponsorship [6].