H-1B AND WORK VISA CHANGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The fate of the H-1B visa program has been added to the growing list of immigration programs that are the subject of renewed interest and concern. The White House appears to be considering a draft Executive Order dated January 23, 2017 titled “Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs.” This draft addresses all employment-based visa categories. Additionally, several pieces of legislation have been introduced in Congress addressing the H-1B program in particular.
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