If You Can Read This—”“—Mitt Romney Will Let You Cross the Border

Published: October 12, 2012

Quartz 
October 12, 2012

US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has promised to “raise visa caps for highly skilled foreign workers” if elected.

In a letter responding to the New York Tech Meetup community, Romney also promised to “offer permanent residence to foreign students graduating with advanced degrees in relevant fields.” The group had asked both Romney and Obama what they’d do for startup entrepreneurs if elected, and both campaigns responded with letters.

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