Immigration attorney Irina Plumlee of Dallas' Gardere Wynne Sewell reports an interesting byproduct of the economic crisis related to educated immigrants with college-level or higher degrees. Immigration authorities are reporting that a growing number of these highly skilled workers are choosing to leave the country during this downturn. Plumlee says the exodus is indeed troubling. "Many of those who are leaving are U.S.-educated professionals with college-level, or higher, degrees, often in the fields that we are most likely going to have to rely upon to get over the current economic hump," she says. "Add to this the fact that every immigrant contributes significantly to the tax pool and the line at the departure gate is suddenly a cause for serious concern." To interview Ms. Plumlee about immigration issues, contact Rhonda Reddick at 800-559-4534 or rhonda@androvett.com.