Business and the Workforce
Immigrants not only bring diverse skills and perspectives to the U.S. workforce, they often fill employment gaps in crucial fields. We advocate for expanded work visas and related programs so our labor force can continue to benefit from immigrant workers and remain competitive in the global economy
Statement on Introduction of the SKILLS Visa Act of 2015
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, Partnership for a New American Economy, [email protected] “This year, the United States will turn away almost 150,000 highly-skilled immigrants who are needed to fill job openings in our economy,” said John Feinblatt, Chairman of New American Economy. “The SKILLS Visa Act is a good first… Read More
How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Move the U.S. Economy Forward
This week, National Small Business Week, which has occurred each year since 1963, recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in the United States. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, which… Read More
HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Learn more about the need for high-skilled immigration reform at www.LetPJStay.com SOUTH CAROLINA FACES A LARGE STEM SHORTAGE There are more STEM job openings than unemployed STEM workers: From 2009 to 2011, 1.8 STEM job openings were posted online in South Carolina for every 1 unemployed STEM worker in… Read More
HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Learn more about the need for high-skilled immigration reform at www.LetPJStay.com PENNSYLVANIA FACES A LARGE STEM SHORTAGE There are more STEM job openings than unemployed STEM workers: From 2009 to 2011, 2.4 STEM job openings were posted online in Pennsylvania for every 1 unemployed STEM worker in the… Read More
U.S. Educated Entrepreneur Might Take Talents Elsewhere Because of Burdensome Immigration Policies
Growing up in southern India, Jeevan Pendli saw the effects of insufficient healthcare in poor neighborhoods and rural towns. What he didn’t expect, however, was to see the same thing when he moved to the United States – rural populations just 15 minutes from where he was living in Pittsburgh… Read More
HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS IN OHIO
Learn more about the need for high-skilled immigration reform at www.LetPJStay.com OHIO FACES A LARGE STEM SHORTAGE There are more STEM job openings than unemployed STEM workers: From 2009 to 2011, 2.3 STEM job openings were posted online in Ohio for every 1 unemployed STEM worker in the… Read More
HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS IN NEW YORK
Learn more about the need for high-skilled immigration reform at www.LetPJStay.com NEW YORK FACES A LARGE STEM SHORTAGE There are more STEM job openings than unemployed STEM workers: From 2009 to 2011, 1.7 STEM job openings were posted online in New York for every 1 unemployed STEM worker… Read More
British CEO Expands Company to U.S. and Creates Over 120 New American Jobs
When Mark Wilkins, the CEO of Stampede, moved to the United States in 1997, he did it to start a business. Having founded one of the largest distributors of audiovisual equipment in the United Kingdom, he viewed the United States as a great place to expand the operation… Read More
HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS IN NEW MEXICO
Learn more about the need for high-skilled immigration reform at www.LetPJStay.com NEW MEXICO FACES A LARGE STEM SHORTAGE There are more STEM job openings than unemployed STEM workers: From 2009 to 2011, 2.1 STEM job openings were posted online in New Mexico for every 1 unemployed STEM… Read More
HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Learn more about the need for high-skilled immigration reform at www.LetPJStay.com NEW HAMPSHIRE FACES A LARGE STEM SHORTAGE There are more STEM job openings than unemployed STEM workers: From 2009 to 2011, 2.3 STEM job openings were posted online in New Hampshire for every 1 unemployed STEM worker… Read More
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