New York Leads in H-1B Demand
Computerworld July 18, 2012 The New York metropolitan area has the highest demand for H-1B workers in the United States, according to a new study that examines regional use of the work visa. That’s followed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose and Washington metropolitan areas, according to a… Read More
High Demand For Foreign Skilled Workers in Austin
KUT News July 18, 2012 Austin had the twelfth highest number of H-1B visa requests per capita in the last two years, according to a report issued this morning by the Brookings Institution, signaling a high demand for employees in technology and engineering. H-1B visas are temporary work permits,… Read More
Is Comprehensive Internationalization Comprehensive Enough?
The Chronicle of Higher Education July 16, 2012 Comprehensive internationalization seems to be all the rage these days. For the past decade, the concept has been the topic of policy reports, institutional planning documents, and meetings around the world. More than mere internationalization, comprehensive internationalization emphasizes activities that touch… Read More
Senator Proposes New Permanent Visa Quotas for Graduates of U.S. Schools
U.S. Politics Today July 17, 2012 As controversial as many immigration issues have become in the U.S., most politicians and economists recognize the economic benefits of granting permanent residency to skilled workers. Immigration based on employment makes all the more sense when the visa recipient obtained an advanced degree… Read More
Opinion: In Tackling Immigration, State Economies Hit the Turf
National Journal July 13, 2012 Immigration may have become a political football, but Charles Hall has another football metaphor in mind when he talks about the skilled immigrants who help put food on our tables. Hall, the executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, compares migrant… Read More
GW Graduate, Biotech Founder Finds Work in Singapore
The Washington Post July 15, 2012 Immigration may have become a political football, but Charles Hall has another football metaphor in mind when he talks about the skilled immigrants who help put food on our tables. Hall, the executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, compares… Read More
It’s Foreign Affairs, Stupid
The National Interest July 16, 2012 The economy trumps national security as the country’s top political issue this election cycle. With the unemployment rate at 8.2 percent, this is not surprising. From a long-term strategic perspective, however, the two issues are closely connected. The current economic crisis threatens Americans’… Read More
Talented Immigrants and America’s Skilled-Worker Shortage
Washington Examiner July 14, 2012 I came to the United States 21 years ago, having left my home country of Bangladesh to attend a premier university and pursue the American Dream. I started a business that promotes the values of lifelong learning. Currently, I am the CEO of NetCom… Read More
We See All Immigrants as Legal or Illegal. Big Mistake.
The Washington Post July 13, 2012 Acentury ago, the immigrants from across the Atlantic included settlers and sojourners. Along with the many folks looking to make a permanent home in the United States came those who had no intention to stay, and who would make some money and then… Read More
Ten Ways Immigrants Help Build and Strengthen Our Economy
Ten Ways Immigrants Help Build and Strengthen Our Economy The White House Blog July 12, 2012 America is a nation of immigrants. Our American journey and our success would simply not be possible without the generations of immigrants who have come to our shores from every corner of the… Read More
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