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
The hidden immigration crisis: Keeping talent in the United States
With tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors already across the southern border and thousands more likely on their way, illegal immigration has become a flash point for many Americans. Some people feel compelled to embrace vulnerable children who fled Central America in search of a better life; others are deeply… Read More
A CEO’s argument for immigration reform
Americans are hungry for immigration reform. Four-fifths of voters want Congress to act this year, according to a poll released July 9 by the Partnership for a New American Economy, the Business Roundtable and the National Association of Manufacturers. Yet Congress has stated that it has… Read More
Sanity comes to immigration reform debate
A political odd couple recently held a press conference in Tallahassee on what has been a hot button issue for conservatives since Barack Obama was sworn as president — immigration reform. As part of a national day of action, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops joined… Read More
Congress: Act on immigration
Here’s a riddle for you. What do Rand Paul, Grover Norquist, Michael Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter have in common? These prominent Americans from both sides of the political aisle all want Washington to do something about the immigration crisis. For years, America’s… Read More
German Immigrant Makes Notable Contribution to Biosciences
While a student at Cornell University, German native Jonas Korlach helped invent a machine that allowed scientists to read the entire human genome faster than they had ever done before. Although Korlach’s path to stay in the U.S. wasn’t an easy one, that invention eventually became… Read More
Prominent Oklahoma Republicans push for immigration reform
Citing billion-dollar losses in agriculture labor shortages, a group of current and past Oklahoma Republican leaders has asked the state’s congressional delegation to support approval of immigration reform. A letter sent Tuesday includes 13 signatures including former Gov. Frank Keating, former Tulsa… Read More
Oklahoma Republicans urge immigration reform
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – A group of current and former Oklahoma Republican elected officials is urging Congress to pass an immigration reform measure this year, saying the current system isn’t working for the state’s business owners and farmers. In a letter Tuesday to the state’s five U.S. Read More
Successful Belgian Entrepreneur and Stanford Graduate Worries About His Future in the U.S.
Pierre-Jean Cobut, a Belgian entrepreneur who always dreamed of moving to America, was accepted into Stanford Business School in 2012. While at Stanford, he and his Israeli-born classmate Elad Ferber developed a hi-tech wearable fitness device that landed them on a list of “Stanford Business… Read More
Virginia needs immigration reform
Virginians may be wondering how the prospects for immigration reform being effectively dead until 2016 will affect them. But the reality is that there’s resultant national impact. Just consider national elections: If any Republican veers from the conservative stance, it will be seemingly toxic for his… Read More
Immigrant from Belgium Brings Innovation to American Classrooms, May Have to Return Home
Thomas Ketchell, the founder of a promising startup aiming to bring technology into the elementary school classroom, received a prestigious invitation to join an accelerator in America. Much to his frustration, he has been unable to get a work visa so he can work in the country more… Read More
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