Senators Seek H-1B Cap That Can Reach 300,000

[ElNono]

"A bipartisan group of Senators is planning to introduce a bill that allows the H-1B visa cap to rise automatically with demand to a maximum of 300,000 visas annually. This 20-page bill, called the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 or the 'I-Squared Act of 2013,' is being developed by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.). It may be introduced next week. Presently, the U.S. has an H-1B visa cap of 65,000. There are another 20,000 H-1B visas set aside for advanced degree gradates of U.S. universities, for 85,000 in total. Under the new bill, the base H-1B cap would increase from 65,000 to 115,000. But the cap would be allowed to rise automatically with demand, according to a draft of the legislation."

[boutons_deux]

I bet the tech industry paid these guys heavily.

Now they'll be able to import cheap Asian, East European engineers rather than pay US engineers. US now prefers "buy over make" for products, services, and people.

[CosmicCowboy]

That,and they are gonna need more doctors for Obamacare.

[Wild Cobra]

I bet the tech industry paid these guys heavily.

Maybe it's because our education system really sucks.