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11/17/2005: E-Mail Link to Each Member of the House
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The following text may be copied in the e-mail, if you do not want to spend too much time in drafting your letter:
Dear Member of Congress:
As we begin Fiscal Year 2006, America’s long-term economic health must be at the forefront of our nation’s legislative agenda. On behalf of Compete America, a coalition of more than 200 corporations, universities, research institutions and trade associations committed to ensuring that the United States has the talent necessary for continued innovation, job creation and economic expansion in a worldwide economy, I am writing to alert you to several issues that we believe pose a significant threat to U.S. competitiveness and economic security. Leading business and scientific organizations recently warned that the United States is in danger of losing its innovative edge. Lagging student interest in math, science and engineering, coupled with a pattern of reduced government investment in basic research in the physical sciences are troubling indicators for the future. These disturbing trends must be reversed.
As we continue efforts to grow our pipeline of American scientists and engineers, we need to enable U.S. companies recruiting at U.S. universities to have access to all the graduates – including foreign students. For example, in electrical engineering, 56 percent of master’s and 66 percent of the PhD graduates of U.S. programs in 2004 were foreign students. We should open the doors wide to these talented individuals. Unfortunately, current U.S. Government policies are going in the exact opposite direction. If U.S. businesses are not able to hire or retain these employees, our overseas competitors will. As an example of the growing problem, on August 12, 2005, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the entire FY 2006 allotment of H-1B visas had been exhausted. The announcement was unprecedented, as it came nearly two months prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year – signaling both the significant demand for highly educated workers in many specialized professions and a growing competitiveness problem for America. This is the seventh time since 1997 that the cap on H-1B visas has been reached before the end of the fiscal year. This is the second year in a row that it has been reached on or before the start of the fiscal year. U.S. employers need predictability – something the current system does not allow.
The green card process also needs reform to enable employers to hire and retain the best qualified individuals in sufficient numbers. Compete America believes that those individuals with the education, experience, knowledge and skills critical to U.S. competitiveness in the 21 st Century should be granted priority permanent resident status. Such reforms would significantly assist U.S. employers in retaining that talent, as well as alleviate the overwhelming demand for H-1B visas. USCIS’ efforts to reduce application backlogs have created another problem – unavailability of permanent visas, frequently called “green cards.” As of October 1, 2005, the State Department has set the clock backward – adding years to the wait for a green card for thousands of foreign professionals from countries such as India, China and the Philippines. The impact of the new restrictions will make it nearly impossible for these highly educated and skilled workers to gain permanent residence in the United States in the foreseeable future. Moreover, the recent unavailability of visas will force thousands of professionals to put their lives on hold, with the inability to change jobs, locations or employers.
To make matters worse, many of these professionals – including researchers, scientists, teachers and engineers – will see their wait for permanent residency drag on for many more years. Our system of backlogs, delays and unpredictability is discouraging and unwelcoming, forcing many valued employees to seek employment in other nations. This is not only disruptive to U.S. employers and our economy, but exceedingly unfair to hard-working, valued members of the American workforce. Access to this talent keeps innovation and jobs in the United States.Tapping America’s Potential and the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2005 Labor Day Report are available at www.competeamerica.org and www.nam.org.
The U.S. Senate passed S. 1932 which includes Section 8001 and Section 8002 to resolve the foregoing problems which this nation faces. The House bill, H.R. 4241, failed to include these important parts of the budget reconciliation legislation. Please support Sections 8001 and 8002 of S. 1932 in the conference process. Thank you.
11/17/2005: E-Mail Link to Each Member of the House
Employers and immigrants, it is your finger tips away. Click here to send your message to your Congressional delegate in your district. Just type in your Zip Code and write your message and click!
To view the current proceedings on the House floor, please click here.
The following text may be copied in the e-mail, if you do not want to spend too much time in drafting your letter:
Dear Member of Congress:
As we begin Fiscal Year 2006, America’s long-term economic health must be at the forefront of our nation’s legislative agenda. On behalf of Compete America, a coalition of more than 200 corporations, universities, research institutions and trade associations committed to ensuring that the United States has the talent necessary for continued innovation, job creation and economic expansion in a worldwide economy, I am writing to alert you to several issues that we believe pose a significant threat to U.S. competitiveness and economic security. Leading business and scientific organizations recently warned that the United States is in danger of losing its innovative edge. Lagging student interest in math, science and engineering, coupled with a pattern of reduced government investment in basic research in the physical sciences are troubling indicators for the future. These disturbing trends must be reversed.
As we continue efforts to grow our pipeline of American scientists and engineers, we need to enable U.S. companies recruiting at U.S. universities to have access to all the graduates – including foreign students. For example, in electrical engineering, 56 percent of master’s and 66 percent of the PhD graduates of U.S. programs in 2004 were foreign students. We should open the doors wide to these talented individuals. Unfortunately, current U.S. Government policies are going in the exact opposite direction. If U.S. businesses are not able to hire or retain these employees, our overseas competitors will. As an example of the growing problem, on August 12, 2005, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the entire FY 2006 allotment of H-1B visas had been exhausted. The announcement was unprecedented, as it came nearly two months prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year – signaling both the significant demand for highly educated workers in many specialized professions and a growing competitiveness problem for America. This is the seventh time since 1997 that the cap on H-1B visas has been reached before the end of the fiscal year. This is the second year in a row that it has been reached on or before the start of the fiscal year. U.S. employers need predictability – something the current system does not allow.
The green card process also needs reform to enable employers to hire and retain the best qualified individuals in sufficient numbers. Compete America believes that those individuals with the education, experience, knowledge and skills critical to U.S. competitiveness in the 21 st Century should be granted priority permanent resident status. Such reforms would significantly assist U.S. employers in retaining that talent, as well as alleviate the overwhelming demand for H-1B visas. USCIS’ efforts to reduce application backlogs have created another problem – unavailability of permanent visas, frequently called “green cards.” As of October 1, 2005, the State Department has set the clock backward – adding years to the wait for a green card for thousands of foreign professionals from countries such as India, China and the Philippines. The impact of the new restrictions will make it nearly impossible for these highly educated and skilled workers to gain permanent residence in the United States in the foreseeable future. Moreover, the recent unavailability of visas will force thousands of professionals to put their lives on hold, with the inability to change jobs, locations or employers.
To make matters worse, many of these professionals – including researchers, scientists, teachers and engineers – will see their wait for permanent residency drag on for many more years. Our system of backlogs, delays and unpredictability is discouraging and unwelcoming, forcing many valued employees to seek employment in other nations. This is not only disruptive to U.S. employers and our economy, but exceedingly unfair to hard-working, valued members of the American workforce. Access to this talent keeps innovation and jobs in the United States.Tapping America’s Potential and the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2005 Labor Day Report are available at www.competeamerica.org and www.nam.org.
The U.S. Senate passed S. 1932 which includes Section 8001 and Section 8002 to resolve the foregoing problems which this nation faces. The House bill, H.R. 4241, failed to include these important parts of the budget reconciliation legislation. Please support Sections 8001 and 8002 of S. 1932 in the conference process. Thank you.
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mysticbeach
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I am not able to see anything that Jim Nussle(R) talikg about immigration matters...
Neha,
I am sorry to tell you but, this bill does not have anything about immigration except L1 fee increase. This is a known fact to most members in this forum. All the immigration packages are included in senate budget version. These 2 bills will be discussed by conference committee once the house version passes and will be merged(additions and subtractions). Please look at immigration-law.com breaking news for more info.
Thanks
I am sorry to tell you but, this bill does not have anything about immigration except L1 fee increase. This is a known fact to most members in this forum. All the immigration packages are included in senate budget version. These 2 bills will be discussed by conference committee once the house version passes and will be merged(additions and subtractions). Please look at immigration-law.com breaking news for more info.
Thanks
neha_wal said:
What exactly is HR4241
Guys pls view the post
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=196491
to understand what the HR4241 is
Guys pls view the post
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=196491
to understand what the HR4241 is
Directly from the clerk's site...
Ok, any opinions what this means? Does it suggest that th S. 1932 is going to be discussed right afte the 4241 passage, possibly combined with the 4241 and put for a vote ?
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4241 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Sec. 2. During consideration of H.R. 4241 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Sec. 3. After passage of H.R. 4241, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table S. 1932 and to consider the Senate bill in the House. All points of order against the Senate bill and against its consideration are waived. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 4241 as passed by the House.
Ok, any opinions what this means? Does it suggest that th S. 1932 is going to be discussed right afte the 4241 passage, possibly combined with the 4241 and put for a vote ?
10:26 P.M. -
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4241 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Sec. 2. During consideration of H.R. 4241 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Sec. 3. After passage of H.R. 4241, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table S. 1932 and to consider the Senate bill in the House. All points of order against the Senate bill and against its consideration are waived. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 4241 as passed by the House.