U.S. Economy Needs Skilled Foreign Workers
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The U.S. Economy’s Need for Skilled Foreign Workers
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Over the past five decades, the U.S. economy has transitioned from a manufacturing hub to a knowledge-based powerhouse, driving a demand for skilled technical workers. However, fewer native-born students are pursuing science, engineering, and technology degrees, highlighting the need for foreign expertise.
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Immigration policy often portrays immigrants as unskilled individuals entering the country illegally. While many immigrants do fill essential low-skill roles, the contribution of highly educated foreign professionals is equally crucial to the U.S. economy.
The economic landscape in the U.S. has evolved dramatically, shifting away from its blue-collar roots. This transition has increased the need for skilled technical workers. Unfortunately, the number of native students entering fields like science, engineering, and technology is declining.
Our prestigious graduate institutions are training more foreign nationals than U.S. students in these vital areas. To address labor shortages, American companies need the ability to recruit and hire foreign talent.
Retaining these trained professionals is essential. Sending them back to their home countries only breeds competition and weakens America's economic standing. Comprehensive reforms in employment-based immigration are necessary to ensure businesses can legally employ specialized foreign workers. Increasing the number of specialized worker visas is a critical step.
Currently, H-1B visas, aimed at skilled workers, are capped at 65,000 annually. This limit is quickly reached, preventing companies from hiring needed foreign professionals for the rest of the year. Simultaneously, efforts to recruit and train U.S. students must be intensified. Notably, fees from H-1B processing are invested in science and technology education for U.S. students.
In the comprehensive immigration reform debate, skilled foreign workers should not be overlooked. Raising the H-1B visa cap is crucial for maintaining U.S. leadership in the global market. By retaining foreign talent, U.S. businesses can secure the expertise needed to stay competitive in an increasingly globalized economy.
Deborah Notkin, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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