OpenAI Researcher Exits US Green Card Denied

OpenAI Researcher Leaves U.S. After Green Card Denial

• An OpenAI researcher, Kai Chen, was forced to leave the U.S. after her green card application was denied.
• Chen, a Canadian citizen, contributed to the development of GPT-4.5 and lived in the U.S. for 12 years.
• The denial is attributed to stricter immigration policies under President Trump’s administration.
• OpenAI colleagues expressed concern over losing top AI talent due to immigration challenges.
• OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has not publicly commented on Chen’s situation despite advocating for high-skill immigration reform.

Kai Chen’s green card denial highlights challenges faced by international researchers under recent U.S. immigration policies. Her departure raises concerns about America’s ability to retain top AI talent.