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Another View: Fairness Act a Step Toward a Logical Immigration Policy
Des Moines Register July 23, 2012 Last November the U.S. House of Representatives came together in a rare bipartisan moment to overwhelmingly pass the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Ia., placed a hold on the bill in the Senate until July 11, which means that the Senate will soon debate this much-needed […]
Read MoreAction Needed to Maintain Boston’s Talent
The Boston Globe July 23, 2012 A newly-released Global Talent Index ranked Greater Boston first among 30 US and international metropolitan regions on the strength of its talent pool and resulting innovation. While this is very good news for a region that prides itself on its human capital, a closer look at the results show […]
Read MoreNew Brookings Report Examines Demand for H-1B High Skilled Worker Visas
Who uses H-1Bs and for what types of jobs is a topic of constant debate in Congress and in communities across the country. The Brookings Institute recently released a new report mapping H-1B workers in the U.S which addresses some of these questions and sheds new light on the topic. The H-1B program allows employers […]
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Makes Plea for Maryland DREAM Act
At the end of its 2011 legislative session, Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that would allow certain undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at Maryland community colleges, joining 12 other states with similar laws. Now, however, opponents of the law have gathered enough signatures to suspend the law and force a referendum come November. […]
Read MoreLonger Hours Hint at Talent Shortages for Some Jobs
The Wall Street Journal July 19, 2012 Three years into this recovery, and demand for labor in the U.S. remains weak. Jobless claims remain at elevated levels and the Wall Street Journal reports major banks are preparing to hand out more pink slips. Yet even in a time of 8% unemployment, some jobs go begging. […]
Read MoreU.S. Needs Immigration Inclusiveness
IndUS Business Journal July 19, 2012 Summer is a good time to visit the United States. The pleasant weather conditions, blooming seasonal flowers and the relaxed air kind of entice many to visit around this time of the year. Who does not want to experience the Big Apple, the Grand Canyon and the thriving amusement […]
Read MoreCalifornia DREAMers Exhibit High Levels of Civic Participation, Yet Face Significant Hardships
By Caitlin Patler, Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology, UCLA There are roughly 5 million undocumented children and young adults currently living in the U.S. today, 24% (or 1.1 million) of whom live in California. As in other states, California’s undocumented youth face a unique and challenging paradox. On one hand, they work hard, excel academically, participate […]
Read MoreTheir View: Prosperity in the Wild West of Immigration Reform
Silver City Sun-News July 1, 2012 The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has the potential to open the door to misguided and expensive state-based immigration proposals, and may increase the possibility of one-upmanship we have already seen in Arizona, Alabama, South Carolina, and several other states who are vying for the title of […]
Read MoreSecretary Napolitano Clarifies President’s Deferred Action Plan…Again
Today, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the House Judiciary Committee and, as expected, defended the administration’s use of prosecutorial discretion and recently announced deferred action policies for qualified DREAMers—fielding questions and accusations from those who would rather take Napolitano to task than focus on creating smart, humane, and effective immigration policies.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Ranks Highest in ‘H-1B Intensity’ for Foreign Worker Visas
Silicon Valley Mercury News July 18, 2012 The Bay Area ranks behind only metropolitan New York in recruiting high-skilled workers from abroad, but it’s not just Silicon Valley tech giants on the hunt for foreign labor, according to a new report. Sure, a batch of familiar names — Google, Apple, Yahoo, Oracle, eBay, Intel — […]
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