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Showing 1-14 of 14 results foundRush for H-1B visas under way
April 2, 2007 April 1 marks start date for tech firms to apply for the visas. But even after prodding from Bill Gates, Congress hasn't raised the limit.Does H-1B surge mean cap should be raised?
April 4, 2007 Tech industry says the record run on visas means Congress must take action, but critics of the system say there's more to the story.Senators propose infinite H-1Bs for advanced degree holders
May 15, 2007 Bill would exempt anyone with a master's degree or higher from a U.S. university, or with such a degree from a foreign university in certain fields.Some H-1B workers underpaid, federal auditors say
June 23, 2006 Some petitions for temporary foreign labor were approved, despite the employers' intention to pay lower wages.H-1B visas hit roadblock in Congress
March 31, 2006 Senate panel votes to double guest worker visas next year. Prospects look dimmer in the House.H-1B limit reached for next year
June 2, 2006 The U.S. already has enough petitions to fill the 65,000 slots, prompting new calls from tech companies for a higher cap.Senate bill gives Americans preference for tech jobs
April 3, 2007 Concerns about abuse of H-1B visas have prompted bipartisan proposal that would place restrictions on companies making foreign hires.Gates calls for 'infinite' H-1Bs, better schools
March 7, 2007 Microsoft chairman urges fixes to immigration law, better math and science education, and more research spending.Congress and tech: Little to show
December 11, 2006 Lawmakers made a lot of noise over MySpace, China and Net neutrality, but tech-related laws were hard to come by.Google: Foreign workers are key to our success
June 6, 2007 Recruiter for search giant calls on Congress to fix the visa shortage "crisis," says H-1B holders helped dream up revolutionary products.Week in review: Cursing Windows' cursor flaw
April 6, 2007 Vista's security gets a black eye, and tech worker visas are snapped up quickly.Microsoft sings 'O Canada' amid immigration challenges
July 5, 2007 Company plans to open a software development center later this year in Vancouver, partly because of immigration issue.Missing: Politicians who take clear stand on tech
April 27, 2007 Republicans and Democrats tout their tech agendas, but remain silent on key topics like privacy, censorship and Net neutrality.Year in review: Big battles for big talent
December 14, 2005 Concerns remain over outsourcing and guest workers, but hiring prospects have improved for skilled workers. Sponsored matches for "H-1B"
