KSDK
Engineer's wife 'ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs
Computerworld
The offer was made during a live online town hall after the engineer's wife questioned the government's policy concerning H-1B visa workers. Jennifer Wedel of Fort Worth asked why the government continues "to issue and extend H-1B visas when there are ...
Online chat with President Obama has big impact on Texas familyBoston Herald
President Obama Takes Resume Of Unemployed Engineer, Wife Says They Still May ...Mediaite
President asks for unemployed man's resume during web chatKSDK

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H-1B Workers are Better Paid, More Educated, Study Finds
Datamation
On average, H-1B workers are 10 years younger and earn 10 percent more than their American counterparts. Computerworld: Two economists from the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California have published new research that challenges some commonly ...

Indian Express
US mulls changes in F-1, H-1B visas to attract skilled workforce
NDTV
Amid pending comprehensive immigration reforms, the United States has proposed several steps including changes in the F-1 and H-1B visas to attract foreign skilled workforce, a move likely to benefit professionals from countries like India.
US changing visa rules to attract the highly-skilledIndia Today
New US visa norms to benefit Indian professionalsdomain-B
Bloggings on Immigration Law and PolicyILW.com

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U.S. employers should prepare for on-site visits by USCIS
Lexology (registration)
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has increased its antifraud staff with contractor inspectors to perform thousands of on-site visits to US companies that employ H-1B and L-1 foreign workers. These on-site inspections illustrate the ...
12 Steps To Immigration Compliance in 2012JD Supra (press release)

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H-1B workers are better paid, more educated, study finds
Computerworld
By Patrick Thibodeau Computerworld - H-1B workers are better educated than US born workers and earn more, according to a new study by an independent research group. The report by two economists at the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California, ...

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Visa Processing Tips
JD Supra (press release)
All “non-immigrant” (meaning temporary) status approvals (H-1B, L, O, etc.) by the Immigration Service in the US are sent by the Service Center to the Kentucky Consular Center. The KCC scans the petition and supporting documents so they can be accessed ...

H1B stamping during the validation trip
Expat Forum
Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia Have you moved to Australia from another country? Are you thinking about making Australia your new home? Want to meet others like you and discuss immigration, property, sport, socialising, food, ...

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ABC News (blog)
Mitt's Mixed Day, Poor People and Glitter, Fact Checking the Obama Economy, A ...
ABC News (blog)
http://abcn.ws/xdVelb WH Taking Resumes – Are H1B Visas Stealing Jobs From Americans or Helping Corps? Speaking of the Obama economy, we did a little more digging into Jennifer Wedel and her engineer husband from the Google Hangout Monday.

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State Licenses Critical to H-1B Visas
JD Supra (press release)
Doctors, research scientists, engineers and other professionals seeking to work in the US pursuant to the grant of a H-1B visa (a visa used to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise) must be ...

New Report Extols Immigrant Effects on Economy
JD Supra (press release)
Practice Areas BUSINESS L-1 Visas H-1B H-1B Transfers Visas TN Visas (NAFTA) Special Visas for Other Countries:  Australia  Chile /SingaporeE-1 E-1 Visas E-2 Visas PERM Labor Certification HOSPITALS /HEALTHCARE H-1C Visas H-1B Visas for Doctors ...
Legal Immigration Policy Changes Could Improve American EconomyLaw Firm Newswire (press release)

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Today's THV
Are Americans Losing High-Skilled Jobs to Foreigners?
ABC News (blog)
But the mother of two says her campaign to raise awareness about H1B visas – those granted to foreign workers – is far from over. “We are extremely grateful for that opportunity but there are still many Americans with college education and no jobs,” ...
Obama's Google Plus hangout: Send me the resumePolitico
Exchange with Obama has big impact on local familyFort Worth Star Telegram
Video: GOP leaps on Obama's “interesting” disconnect on jobs and the economyHot Air
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DHS outlines plans to reform visa processes to keep highly-skilled immigrant ...
Government Security News
DHS said the president supports legislative measure that would attract and retain immigrants who create jobs and boost competitiveness in the US, including creating a "Startup Visa," strengthening the H-1B program, and "stapling" green cards to the ...

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Continual Growth in the Number of US Visas Issued to Indians
US Migration Expert
In 2011, nearly 700000 US visa applications were processed by the US consular team in India and a record 67105 H1B work visas were issued. The US consular team in India processes almost 65 percent of the world's H1B visa applications.

Daily Caller
Obama touts H-1B visas after dismissing woman's objections
Daily Caller
By Neil Munro - The Daily Caller Published: 12:57 PM 01/31/2012 | Updated: 5:27 PM 01/31/2012 By Neil Munro - The Daily Caller On Tuesday, the White House's website highlighted President Barack Obama's campaign-trail support for the H-1B visa program.

CTV.ca
Obama confronted on H-1B use during Google+ hangout
Computerworld
By Patrick Thibodeau Computerworld - President Barack Obama faced perhaps his toughest and most direct question ever on the H-1B program by a Texas woman during an online town hall Monday. The woman, Jennifer Wedel, was polite and direct but tenacious ...
Obama's more causual 'hangout' brings new questions to the foreFierce Government

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Re: The Abominable Question
National Review Online
By Mark Krikorian The H-1B should be reserved only for those companies who say they cannot find somebody in that particular field. He, like most immigration enthusiasts, doesn't know what he's talking about. There is no such requirement.

DailyTech
Quoted: Obama on jobs, H-1B visas, manufacturing
Good Morning Silicon Valley (blog)
President Obama, responding Monday to a Texas woman's question via Google+ Hangout (video) about why the United States extends H-1B visas to foreign workers when there are “tons of Americans,” like her semiconductor-engineer husband, without jobs.
What It's Like When Google Comes to Your House for a Presidential ChatThe Atlantic
President Barack Obama 'Hangs Out' with America on Google+Indian Country Today Media Network.com
Obama enters job fray during online town hallWashington Times
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The Abominable Question
National Review Online (blog)
My question to you is: Why does the government continue to issue and extend H-1B visas when there are tons of Americans just like my husband with no job? The H-1B should be reserved only for those companies who say they cannot find somebody in that ...

DigitalJournal.com
Obama offers to find woman's husband a job during Google+ chat
Washington Post (blog)
Weddel wanted to know Obama's position on the H1B work visa, which allows employers to sponsor foreigners who offer specialized skills. Obama appeared surprised, asking Weddel what kind of engineer her husband was. He noted that while work for civil ...
Obama to voter on Google+: Send me your husband's resumeThe Hill (blog)

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More Therapists Needed In US
Manila Bulletin
... Center regarding the procedures and guidelines in getting physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, including registered nurses (RN) under either the H-1B visa (non-immigrant visa), or as immigrants under the EB3 category.

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