House bill ends country limits for worker visas
House bill ends country limits for worker visas
signonsandiego.com
By JIM ABRAMS,
Associated Press
4 p.m., Nov. 29, 2011
WASHINGTON — The House has voted to eliminate a law that sets country-by-country caps on visas offered to skilled workers seeking permanent residence in the United States.
The legislation, passed Tuesday 389-15, was a rare example of bipartisan accord on immigration, an issue that has largely been avoided during the current session of Congress.
The measure had the support of the high-tech industry seeking to retain skilled immigrant workers and should benefit Indians and Chinese who now often return to their own countries rather than face stiff competition in getting a green card.
Under current law, employment-based visas to any one country can't exceed 7 percent of the total number of such visas given out. As a result, applicants from China or India may endure years or even decades on waiting lists.
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Chaffetz's immigration bill passed by House
Chaffetz's immigration bill passed by House
ksl.com
By Dennis Romboy
December 1st, 2011 @ 11:13am
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jason Chaffetz took office three years ago saying he wanted to fix legal immigration.
With overwhelming support from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the Utah Republican took a step in that direction Tuesday. The House passed his bill lifting caps on visas for high-skilled workers 389-15.
“I’m thrilled to see this pro-growth, pro- jobs and pro-family legislation pass the House of Representatives,�
