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Waging battle on foreign labor
October 6, 2005 Concerns that H-1B visas are being used to hire cheap workers who threaten U.S. jobs and wages renew opposition to the program.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.New H-1B visas still available
July 12, 2005 Slack demand for the controversial visas could be a sign that interest in hiring foreign tech workers is flagging.Bill adds 20,000 H-1B visas
November 22, 2004 Exempts certain grads of U.S. schools from H-1B cap, requires firms to attest that H-1B worker will not displace U.S. worker.Study: U.S. needs foreign-born workers
November 17, 2004 Report backed by pro-visa group sees shortages in high-skill occupations, a view not shared by all.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.More H-1B visas on the way?
November 4, 2005 Senate has approved a provision that would bump up the number of available guest-worker visas by 30,000 next year.H-1B visa expansion clarified
May 6, 2005 Some 20,000 new guest worker visas this year will be reserved for foreigners with an advanced degree from a U.S. academic institution.Another H-1B battle coming?
January 20, 2005 Backers of guest worker visas say more are needed, but critics oppose a higher cap and call for more worker safeguards.H-1Bs not going like hotcakes
May 24, 2005 Federal agency receives petitions for just 6,400 of the extra 20,000 guest-worker visas available for this year.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.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.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 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.Coder group: H-1Bs behind women's decline in IT
June 27, 2005 A programmers' advocacy group offers its own take on a workplace diversity report by an industry organization.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.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.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.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.Guest worker visas come under fire
February 5, 2004 L-1 visas and other guest-worker visas have been misused by companies to harm U.S. workers, witnesses tell a congressional panel.
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