Immigration has been a sensitive issue in the U.S. for much of its history. While the arrival of people from other countries over time may have given some of the existing population a sense of being overrun and overwhelmed, such influxes have been critical drivers of the U.S. economy.
In the case of commercial aviation, international students are vital contributors to the flight training industry. They fill out classes at flight academies and aviation universities, often for several years before returning to their home countries to fly for commercial airlines or fill other pilot jobs.
