“there are many highly talented foreigners who we should LOVE to bring in. I work with some. But, the requirement should be that companies who wish to bring them in should pay 20% over the “prevailing wage” (paid to US citizens). If the guy or gal (potential employee) is really that good, no smart company would balk at a 20% premium, especially when the present market (pay) is so skewed lower anyway, when it comes to most technical and skilled positions.”
That’s an excellent idea. We can still take the cream of the crop and make them Americans, but not so readily on the backs of those who were here first.
Can we get Trump or Sessions to take note?
One other nice feature: By paying foreigners who companies think are really worth an extra 20%, the extra 20%, no one can accuse the proponent of the plan of hating non-American workers...!
BTW, it might also make sense to include some carrot / stick provisions to encourage such workers to become citizens.