Last week, a number of high-tech companies were given the opportunity to speak to Congress about the H-1B visa program. In the meeting, representatives from various companies spoke about the importance of the H-1B program to technological companies in the U.S. and a few additionally made the case for easing the process to obtain green cards as opposed to changing H-1B regulations.
"These two groups don't agree on everything.... They see the IT benefit of permanent residents as key," said former Rep. Bruce Morrison (D-CT), who testified on behalf of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
The American Council on International Personnel also shared its perspective in a statement that said: “American employers need an immigration system that includes both temporary and permanent visas as well as a timely, consistent and predictable process.”
"These two groups don't agree on everything.... They see the IT benefit of permanent residents as key," said former Rep. Bruce Morrison (D-CT), who testified on behalf of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
The American Council on International Personnel also shared its perspective in a statement that said: “American employers need an immigration system that includes both temporary and permanent visas as well as a timely, consistent and predictable process.”
