New Report Confirms Labor Needs in STEM Fields
The Information Technology Industry Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Partnership for a New American Economy have released a new study, “Help Wanted: The Role of Foreign Workers in the Innovation Economy,” which analyzes employment data in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to give… Read More
It’s Time To Tackle Popular Immigration Reforms Today
The White Mountain Independent November 30, 2012 Following the results of the election, there appears to be a real window in Washington, D.C. to do something meaningful on immigration. The just reelected president has made immigration reform a first tier priority. And many Republicans believe that dealing with this… Read More
US House Votes To Give Residency To More Advanced-Degree Graduates, End Visa Lottery
The Province November 30, 2012 The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to make green cards accessible to foreign students graduating with advanced science and math degrees from U.S. universities, setting up what is expected to be a turbulent battle over immigration policy next year. Even this limited step,… Read More
House Poised To Pass STEM Immigration Bill
National Journal November 29, 2012 Despite White House opposition, the House appears likely to pass a bill this week that would allow more foreign students who graduate from U.S. schools with advanced technical degrees to stay in the country. The House failed to pass the bill, drafted by Judiciary… Read More
House Advances Visa Reform Bill, Sets Up Friday Vote
The Hill November 29, 2012 The House voted Thursday to advance a visa reform bill that Republicans say would help keep talented foreign students in the United States, but which Democrats say would needlessly eliminate another key visa program. Members voted 243-170 in favor of a rule for H.R. Read More
Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Release Records on Access to Counsel
This week, a federal district court issued an opinion highly critical of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) handling of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by the American Immigration Council (AIC) for records relating to noncitizens’ access to counsel. The Court ordered USCIS to turn over… Read More
Reform Immigration For Entrepreneurs
Market Watch November 28, 2012 If Congress is serious about saving this country’s innovative edge and creating more jobs, it will have to do better on immigration reform than the most recent effort from Republican leaders in the House. At first glance, the STEM Jobs Act put forth by… Read More
Obama Administration Wants To Keep Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs In US
CBS DC November 28, 2012 The Obama administration’s top immigration official is visiting the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to unveil an online resource intended to help entrepreneurs navigate their immigration options. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Director Alejandro Mayorkas will unveil so-called “Entrepreneur Pathways” on Wednesday. It is a… Read More
Recognizing The Important Contributions Of Immigrants
The Hill November 28, 2012 As is widely known, the United States has the strongest defense program in the world. Our military, Air Force, Navy and space program are unparalleled and our long-standing commitment to scientific and technological innovation in these areas has led to American leadership and success… Read More
STEM Jobs Act Would Help Foreign-Born Innovators Keep Their Talents In U.S.
Star Telegram November 28, 2012 This week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a bill to create more visas for foreign-born students in science, technology, engineering and math. For me, and many others, it means the chance to fulfill our American dreams. For Americans, it means the… Read More
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