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Senator Pushes For Tougher H-1B Enforcement

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-room-for-you dept.

mk1004 writes "Computerworld says that the industry lobbying group TechNet is calling on Congress to eliminate the per-country cap on H-1B workers. Last year a bill was passed in the house, 389-to-15, to remove the cap. Grassley put a hold on the bill in the Senate, indicating that he would be willing to lift the cap if companies faced an annual audit. The US currently allows 140K H-1B workers, but allows only 7% of those to come from any one country."

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  1. Re:Would this apply to UK citizens ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you're going to leave screwed up UK, why would you pick the US of all places!?

    I heard you have greener grass over there.

  2. Re:We need this for politicians too! by Hognoxious · · Score: 3, Funny

    Instead of fighting against this trend I've decided it should be applied to politicians as well. Bring in some real talent where leadership is concerned and allow these H1-B Visa holders to run our country as well, why not?

    Already been done.

    At least that's what Donald Trump says.

    --
    Confucius say, "Find worm in apple - bad. Find half a worm - worse."
  3. Re:I'm for it. by Anne_Nonymous · · Score: 3, Funny

    May I be having my stapler back please, yes?