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Skilled migrants welcome — April Fools’!
Today, the U.S. government will begin to accept applications for the skilled H-1B guest-worker visa. H-1Bs are employer-sponsored visas that run for three years and can be renewed once. In recent years, applications for the H-1B have been filled in a few days as there are only 85,000 available for… Read More
In The Land Of Opportunity, Why Hinder Our Own Success?
We often hear that America is a nation of immigrants, but some members of Congress have forgotten the simple truth – immigration is our country’s single greatest competitive advantage in a growing global economy. The primary driver of the U.S.’s position as the worldwide leader in innovation and entrepreneurship is… Read More
A pathway to citizenship leads to the White House
When I campaigned for a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, I vowed to focus on helping local businesses thrive by creating jobs and a pro-growth environment. In order to best deliver on that promise, Congress must address the broken immigration system with permanent solutions that foster economic growth. Read More
Dairy farmers, in dire need of workers, feel helpless as immigration reform sours
When Mike McMahon’s Latino employees need to go to the bank, the pharmacy or the grocery store, he makes sure someone drives them to town, waits while they run errands, and then brings them safely back to his dairy farm. Even then, there is no guarantee law enforcement in their… Read More
Editorial: The numbers argue for immigration reform
The image drawn by those who wish to reduce the number of immigrants who come to the United States, and particularly those who wish to expel the millions who have come or remained here without permission, is that of a home which one or more people have illegally entered,… Read More
Immigration reform will grow our economy
With the 2016 presidential election in their sights, potential candidates have started their travels across the country to meet with American voters. And while meeting with the nation’s voters, there is one significant change that will likely stand out: the U.S. electorate is not what it once looked like. The… Read More
How immigration reform would affect small businesses
Immigration reform has long been a divisive issue, as politicians, advocacy groups, and pundits fight over whether Congress should grant legal status to the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. But there’s at least one group that has for the most part reliably remained in favor of… Read More
Kenlee Hess: Immigrants improve American economy
For many years, immigration has played a huge part in the building of our country. The 1880 industrial boom brought the first big wave of immigrants to the United States. The wave continues today, with people seeking opportunity and the desire to have the “American Dream.” Work and schooling provide… Read More
Meaningful immigration reform key to continued innovation in tech and beyond
Technology industry leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe flocked to Austin this week for the 2015 SXSW Interactive Festival. SXSW Interactive serves as an incubator of tech and digital creativity and innovation. Sharing new ideas is a cornerstone of the festival, but the idea that should demand the most… Read More
2015 Guide: Moving Forward on Immigration: How the U.S. Employment-Based Immigration System Works – and How It Can Work Better
The Council for Global Immigration (CFGI) and the Society for Human Resource Management have complied a comprehensive guide, “Moving Forward on Immigration: How the U.S. Employment-Based Immigration System Works – and How It Can Work Better” that lays out the elements of the current, outdated system and puts forward… Read More
America's story is an immigrant story.
