Bill seeking H-1B limits exemption for foreigners with US PhD introduced

[Dr. Jai Maharaj]

BILL SEEKING H-1B LIMITS EXEMPTION FOR FOREIGNERS WITH US
PHD INTRODUCED

PTI, The Pioneer, dailypioneer.com
Saturday, May 27, 2017

Washington - A bill has been re-introduced in the House
of Representatives that seeks exemption for foreign- born
persons with an American Ph.D. In science, technology,
engineering or mathematics from the limits on the number
of employment-based green cards and H-1B visas awarded
annually.

Introduced by Congressmen Erik Paulsen and Mike Quigley,
the Stopping Trained in America Ph.Ds from Leaving the
Economy (STAPLE) Act, is likely to benefit Indians given
that they constitute the largest number of students doing
PhD in the US.

"It is no surprise that the brightest minds from around
the world come to the United States to pursue their
advanced degrees, and we should be doing all we can to
ensure students we educate and train here use what
they've learned to contribute to the American economy,"
said Congressman Erik Paulsen.

"With thousands of high-skilled jobs going unfilled, the
STAPLE Act makes sure American companies are getting the
talent they need. By stapling a green card or (a) visa to
their diplomas, these professionals can invent and
innovate new discoveries that grow our economy," Paulsen
said.

Quigley, in his remarks, said if the US was serious about
fostering innovation, spurring economic activity, and
staying competitive in the global marketplace, it must
encourage the brightest minds in the world to study,
work, and stay in its communities.

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