CNBC Power Lunch asks the question, "How does the US need to change immigration policy to allow more high tech workers into the country?" They welcome your opinion at the following email addresses:
powerlunch@cnbc.com
youropinion@cnbc.com
My Answer
Perhaps employers need to be making changes. Rather than hiring lobbyist to seduce Washington D.C. representatives, why not spend the money on providing the "skills"to the people in the US? This way, you can fill these jobs with local candidates. The US Immigration policy would not be an issue for you. And your company would earn and the American people would earn. This is a win/win.
For 4 years, I moaned about the US Immigration policy. I moaned about the fact that the IT Industry favored professionals from overseas. During those 4 years, I could not find work. I decided that rather than expecting others to change (US Immigration Policy and Employers insatiable hunger for young foreign talent that will work for less than Americans) I would stop seeking employment in the IT Industry and look toward other Industries. To make a long story short, I am employed, in the Chemical Industry. It's a win/win for me and my employer.
What do you think?
Monday, April 09, 2007
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