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Forbes names top immigrants shaping US, led by Musk, Schwarzenegger

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Poster of the "Forbes 250 Immigrants" feature, displaying portrait photographs of prominent living figures, including Jensen Huang, Rupert Murdoch, Sundar Pichai, Charlize Theron, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Photo via forbes.com)
June 12, 2026 03:14 AM GMT+03:00

Forbes magazine has featured 250 outstanding individuals on its new list of the most successful living immigrants in America, highlighting their profound impact on the nation.

Topping this prestigious ranking are globally recognized figures such as Austrian-born Arnold Schwarzenegger, South African-born Elon Musk, and Russian-born Sergey Brin.

These accomplished immigrants stand out for their leadership across a wide range of industries.

The list features prominent figures from technology, media, science, politics, and other fields.

Mixed-media collage poster for the "Forbes 250 Immigrants" series, combining vintage black-and-white portraits and vibrant, color-blocked graphics of historical icons like Albert Einstein, Dikembe Mutombo, and Marlene Dietrich. (Photo via forbes.com)
Mixed-media collage poster for the "Forbes 250 Immigrants" series, combining vintage black-and-white portraits and vibrant, color-blocked graphics of historical icons like Albert Einstein, Dikembe Mutombo, and Marlene Dietrich. (Photo via forbes.com)

Driving innovation and economic growth

These individuals not only achieved remarkable personal success after immigrating to the United States but also made major contributions to the American economy and society through the companies they founded and the innovations they introduced.

Alongside technology leaders such as Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, the list also includes Nobel Prize-winning scientists and influential figures from the arts and culture sector.

The ranking highlights the important role immigrants have played in America’s prosperity and underscores the opportunities the country has offered to people from around the world.

Founded in 1917, Forbes is a global media company and one of the oldest, most influential business periodicals in the United States.

Famously known for its research and iconic rankings, such as the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30, the publication focuses heavily on finance, investing, technology, and entrepreneurship.

At its core, Forbes centers its journalism on the human stories behind the numbers, chronicling the specific individuals, leaders, and innovators who actively shape the global economy.

June 12, 2026 03:14 AM GMT+03:00
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