Damn I came in here to say the same thing and feel sad at myself now too.
So not to be racial but from an American standpoint I liken it to hiring an American who happens to be Chinese versus an engineer from China.
For the first, they are American, their family is here, their life is here - where would they flee to?
For the latter, they're here temporarily most likely. So why not take the risk and get a big reward?