1/ Over the last four years, the Trump administration has capitalized on resentments to wage war against the H-1B visa program, which has brought skilled immigrants into the US for 30 years. (📝 by @_ananyaaa) qz.com/guide/h-1b-vis…
2/ The program is an engine for US economic growth. Data show that despite the Trump administration’s clampdown, the H-1B’s charm holds steadfast. Thousands more people apply than there are visas available. qz.com/india/1915511/… 
3/ The H-1B visa is not perfect. But experts say reforming it—instead of just restricting it—could actually boost productivity and innovation. qz.com/india/1915511/…
4/ In the meantime, highly skilled, young workers from India—the biggest group of H-1B recipients—are abandoning the American dream and moving home. The technical jobs they held in the US may follow them. qz.com/india/1916878/…
5/ The H-1B may be old and flawed, but it still remains the main vehicle for foreign-born talent to enter the US.
#Election2020 is a referendum on whether US citizens feel that they benefit from that foreign talent, or not. qz.com/india/1916878/…
#Election2020 is a referendum on whether US citizens feel that they benefit from that foreign talent, or not. qz.com/india/1916878/…
6/ What will it take for the H-1B visa program to survive? Read more in our field guide, The status of the H-1B: qz.com/guide/h-1b-vis…
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