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Rush 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. TAGS: H-1B, limit, Bill Gates, worker, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: H-1B, petition, fiscal year, worker, cap, technology company, U.S., president, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: H-1B, Rep., worker, president, Apple Computer, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

H-1B visas may grow by half

October 21, 2005 A Senate committee boosted the number from 65,000 to 95,000, but some technology groups say the move still falls short. TAGS: H-1B, technology company, worker, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Labor group: Techs tops at courting foreign workers

January 27, 2005 Labor group claims tech firms pursued the most green cards for foreign-born workers last year. TAGS: H-1B, worker, employer, foreigner, U.S., Oracle Corp., semiconductor, IBM Corp., electronics, Intel, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Vancouver, H-1B, worker, Redmond, software development, Silicon Valley, bill, U.S., Microsoft Corp., Canada

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. TAGS: hiring, talent, H-1B, worker, women, engineer, computer science, recruiting, Steve Ballmer, workplace, Google Inc., battle, president, China, agreement, information technology
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