But a new report from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) does exactly that.

FORBES: Opening U.S. Doors Could Be a Life or Death Proposition

The NFAP report specifically highlights a top cancer researcher who came to America as an undocumented farm worker.

FORBES: Opening U.S. Doors Could Be a Life or Death Proposition

In examining more than 1, 500 biographies of cancer researchers at top American cancer centers, Stuart Anderson of NFAP found that 42 percent were immigrants, representing more than 50 countries.

FORBES: Opening U.S. Doors Could Be a Life or Death Proposition