Apparently, the US Dept of Labor is pissed off that companies are laying off record number of workers but not the workers' that are on H-1B(a visa that allows  educated foriegners to remain in the US to work).This further perpetuates the claim that foriegners are taking"American" jobs. 

As the debate over H-1B workers and skilled immigrants intensifies, we are losing sight of one important fact: The U.S. is no longer the only land of opportunity. If we don't want the immigrants who have fueled our innovation and economic growth, they now have options elsewhere. Immigrants are returning home in greater numbers. And new research shows they are returning to enjoy a better quality of life, better career prospects, and the comfort of being close to family and friends.

I recently attended the African Business Conference in DC and was amazed at the opportunities that are available in Africa. Every other person I spoke to was either based there or making plans to do so.This leaves the question, if there are more opportunities in Africa, how many people are willing to go pursue them and if not, what are the hindrances?.