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Rep. Eric Cantor: An Innovative, Thriving Economy Depends On Diversity
Winona Daily News November 30, 2012 The lessons taken from this month’s election may vary, but the one thing we all agree on is that getting our economy moving again must be our top priority. We have an opportunity to come together to bring high-skilled immigrants into our workforce and boost economic growth, and to […]
Read MoreIt’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 issue is essential to restoring to […]
Read MoreHouse 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 Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, when […]
Read MoreHouse 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. 6429, the STEM Jobs Act. That […]
Read MoreSTEM 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 chance to reverse a slow but […]
Read MoreSTEM Bill Still Plagued by Politics
In 2010, the lame duck session of Congress was dominated by debate over the DREAM Act, which passed the House of Representatives before succumbing to a conservative-led filibuster in the Senate. Congress will again tackle a significant immigration measure during the current lame duck session, with the House expected to vote on Friday on a […]
Read MoreMake History on Immigration Reform: Address History First
Huffington Post November 26, 2012 No longer can the president of the United States defer dealing with immigration. While it was barely a campaign issue, for America to continue avoiding comprehensive immigration reform is plainly inexcusable. When President Obama takes up immigration reform in 2013 he must make absolutely clear the reasoning driving many Latin […]
Read MoreStartup Visas Get New Push
The Wall Street Journal November 22, 2012 A coalition of entrepreneurs, investors and advocacy groups is pressing its campaign for a special visa that would allow foreigners who launch companies to stay in the U.S. The group hopes to avoid situations like the one faced by Asaf Darash. Mr. Darash, 38 years old, who was […]
Read MoreStartup Visas Get New Push
The Wall Street Journal November 22, 2012 A coalition of entrepreneurs, investors and advocacy groups is pressing its campaign for a special visa that would allow foreigners who launch companies to stay in the U.S. The group hopes to avoid situations like the one faced by Asaf Darash. Mr. Darash, 38 years old, who was […]
Read MoreTalking Turkey on Immigration 2012
After cheers for football, some of the loudest shouting at many Thanksgiving feasts will come from political discussions gone awry. You might think that you can take it easy on the immigration issue this year, as the political chatter is now heavily in favor of immigration reform. But the blessings of conservative politicians and pundits […]
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