The Future of the H-1B Program:  Major Source of  High-Skilled Immigrant Workers

Description

The largest high-skilled program for potential immigrants -- the H-1B temporary work visa --has been subject to vigorous debate. These visas are only available to foreigners with college degrees in STEM, medical, and other select fields. Most immigrants receiving employer-sponsored green cards started out as H-1B visa holders. Employers seeking H-1B visa holders must show that these workers do not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

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Our Speakers and Panel Members

• Britta Glennon, Asst. Professor of Management, Wharton School
• Althea Ford, Vice President for Government Affairs, NJ Business & Industry Assoc.
• Julia Gelatt, Associate Director, Migration Policy I
• Neha Mahajan, Member, Board of Directors, Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce
• Patrick L. McGovern, Partner, Genova Burns
• Kathleen Naasz, Executive Director, Center for Student Entrepreneurship, NJIT
• Patrick Shen, Vice-President for Immigration Policy, U.S.Chamber of Commerce
• Zuzana Čeplá Wootson, Vice-President for Immigration Policy, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
• Eric I. Yun, Partner, Archer & Greiner P

Agenda

11:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions

11:05 AM: Open Presentation

11:20 AM: Panel One: Community Groups Affected by H-1B Reform Initiatives

11:45 AM: Panel Two: Suggestions for the Future of the H-1B Program

12:05 AM: Closing Remarks