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.”
