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Tech Visa Update

Political junkies (like me) and immigration stakeholders (including many technology employers) have been watching as the immigration reform process moves forward in the current congressional session. After much watching and speculation (see for example, earlier posts here) about what impact this will have on the high tech industry, there is now a bill being offered in the U.S. Senate. …See More
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Tech Visa Update

Political junkies (like me) and immigration stakeholders (including many technology employers) have been watching as the immigration reform process moves forward in the current congressional session. After much watching and speculation (see for example, earlier posts here) about what impact this will have on the high tech industry, there is now a bill being offered in the U.S. Senate. …See More
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J. David Beutel commented on John Robert Egan's blog post High Tech Visas, at last?
"I had heard that all the H-1B visas were snapped up in 5 days, and expected corporations to claim that they need more.  The Economist article says that they will not steal American jobs because What if those firms can find people overseas who…"
Apr 7
John Robert Egan commented on John Robert Egan's blog post High Tech Visas, at last?
"I completely agree that there are a number of large IT consulting firms gaming the H-1B visa system, and this needs to be stopped. By applying for more visas than they can possible use, and then shopping the work opportunities out as…"
Apr 6
J. David Beutel commented on John Robert Egan's blog post High Tech Visas, at last?
"Rather than increasing the number of H-1B visas, I think we need to stop giving them to companies that transfer jobs offshore or pay their foreign workers less.  This recent story on All Things Considered found that most H-1B visas went to…"
Apr 6
John Robert Egan commented on John Robert Egan's blog post High Tech Visas, at last?
"Tony, it looks like High Tech/High Skilled visas will be part of the new Immigration reform package being pushed in Washington now.  Here's a link to the preliminary outline, released today at a bipartisan press conference, and the clear…"
Jan 28
John Robert Egan commented on John Robert Egan's blog post High Tech Visas, at last?
"Tony, I think the Startup Visa Bill, which was designed to facilitate visas for international tech entrepreneurs, is likely to be rolled into the more comprehensive immigration legislation due to come before Congress in the coming session.  It…"
Jan 20
Tony Donnes commented on John Robert Egan's blog post High Tech Visas, at last?
"John, thank you for your well-thought out article.  If "[c]ritical mass in the tech sector has been somewhat elusive for Hawaii" what can we do locally to correct that?  A question I've long had is: We know that a state…"
Jan 17
J. David Beutel replied to John Robert Egan's discussion STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement? in the group Innovation Economy Workforce Development
"I agree, innovation and stability are at odds, although I like both of them.  I applaud your looking beyond the zero-sum game, for a win-win that will strengthen our tech sector."
Jan 12
John Robert Egan replied to John Robert Egan's discussion STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement? in the group Innovation Economy Workforce Development
"I think you raise legitimate issues.  There are corporations that treat workers like widgets, although I would say that the worst of these are the really big players (not coincidentally these are some of the same corporations engaging in…"
Jan 12
J. David Beutel replied to John Robert Egan's discussion STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement? in the group Innovation Economy Workforce Development
"I am in favor of more public investment in STEM education, of course, and I cannot object very much to STEM visas after going to Japan on a work visa myself.  I too want a vibrant tech sector in the US, especially Hawaii.  But, when I hear…"
Jan 12
Daniel Leuck replied to John Robert Egan's discussion STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement? in the group Innovation Economy Workforce Development
"I agree that both are needed. We need to invest heavily in strong STEM education, especially K-12 where we are severely deficient, but we also need to take a more enlightened view of merit based immigration. As my favorite rag The Economist…"
Jan 12
John Robert Egan replied to John Robert Egan's discussion STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement? in the group Innovation Economy Workforce Development
"You are quite right that more STEM visas will not have any direct positive effect on STEM education, and also right that corporations, like consumers, will take more stuff at a lower price if offered.  I also agree that better wages and…"
Jan 10
J. David Beutel replied to John Robert Egan's discussion STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement? in the group Innovation Economy Workforce Development
"Increasing STEM education by increasing STEM visas sounds like the same kind of reasoning as reducing the deficit by lowering taxes.  Corporations want more skills at lower wages.  This article suggests that if they offered jobs with…"
Jan 10
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STEM Education v. STEM Visas: conflict or complement?

I recently blogged on Tech Hui on the prospects for High Tech Visa reform in the coming 2013 congressional session.  In the context of technology workforce development there is an obvious conflict between the need to educate our own domestic workforce in the STEM disciplines and providing easier access to the technology labor market to foreign workers.  After all, if we let foreign tech workers in,…See More
Jan 10
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John Robert Egan's blog post was featured

High Tech Visas, at last?

Following on from the November election there has been renewed talk about visa reform, and three parts of the discussion are relevant to our tech community here in Hawaii.  Proposed actions include easing visa requirements for international graduates in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) fields, creating a new “Start-Up Visa” for entrepreneurs, and raising the quota for H-1B high-skilled…See More
Dec 13, 2012
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Attorney concentrating in Immigration Law. Interested in migration and mobility issues for high-skilled workers and executives. Also interested in policy issues related to immigration and tech sector development and entrepreneurship.
About Me:
Attorney and educator, I worked for five years teaching Immigration Law and Humanitarian Law at UH Manoa. Now returning to private practice, I am interested in the matrix where higher education, the tech sector, entrepreneurship and migration interact. I have met many international students who would have liked to stay in Hawaii and work after graduation, but did not manage to overcome the bureaucratic obstacles. I think it is in our Island economy's best interest to lower the barriers to high skilled, entrepreneurial in-migration.
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Tech Visa Update

Political junkies (like me) and immigration stakeholders (including many technology employers) have been watching as the immigration reform process moves forward in the current congressional session. After much watching and speculation (see for example, earlier posts here) about what impact this will have on the high tech industry, there is now a bill being offered in the U.S.…

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Posted on April 21, 2013 at 9:20pm

High Tech Visas, at last?

Following on from the November election there has been renewed talk about visa reform, and three parts of the discussion are relevant to our tech community here in Hawaii.  Proposed actions include easing visa requirements for international graduates in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) fields, creating a new “Start-Up Visa” for entrepreneurs, and raising the quota for H-1B…

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Posted on December 13, 2012 at 12:00pm — 6 Comments

Tech Start-up Visa Redux

About a year ago I blogged in this space about proposed federal legislation that would have opened a new visa pathway for international entrepreneurs with potentially viable business start-up plans.  That bill, sponsored by senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Richard Lugar (R-Indiana) did not pass into law.  This week the New York Times, in its…

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Posted on March 19, 2011 at 10:00pm — 14 Comments

High Technology Visas Show Slow Demand for FY 2011

Demand for H-1B visas, known as the "high tech worker visa" because nearly 50% of the annual quota is used by high tech companies hiring international computer programmers, analysts and developers, has slowed well below recent years' numbers during the current filing season.


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Posted on May 31, 2010 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

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At 9:30pm on March 20, 2011, Marcus Sortijas said…

Hi John,

 

Thanks for the comment!  Really made me feel welcome here at TechHui.  I'm particularly interested in your writing about the StartUp Visa. 

Slowly, I'm beginning to realize that world governments are competing for the top talent.  It's not just companies anymore.

 

The Ontario provincial government in Canada offers to reimburse 50% of staff salaries.  The Singapore offers an incredible 4-for-1 matching scheme: for every $1 in venture capital an entrepreneur raises, the government will give them $4. More directly, the UK beat the US to offering a startup visa.

 

NBC Nightly News did a report on this topic: Why Silicon Valley immigrant entrepreneurs are heading home

 

Look forward to reading your future posts on this topic.

 

Cheers,

 

Marcus

 
 
 

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