Mumbai: Part 1: A group of US Parliamentarians recently held a hearing entitled – ‘Oh, Canada! How the US immigration policy that is obsolete pushes top talents to other countries.
‘The purpose of this subcommittee on immigration and citizenship, is to understand how Canadian immigration laws and procedures help it to attract top talents, this learning in turn may be able to spur the necessary immigration.
Reformation in the US.
As soon as Joe Biden was appointed as President – one of the first steps announced was a presentation from a comprehensive immigration reform legislative package to Congress.
While a few steps have been taken to strengthen the legal immigration system, there is until now there is no major legislative reform.
Also read: https://timofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/biden-reforms-on-day-1-set-tocheer-indian-diaspora/articleshow/80377087.cms” with Hearing Today, We Explore Dangerous Effects that our ancient immigration system has our ability to compete in the global race for talent, especially in relation to Canada, “was the opening statement by the Chair of the Judicial Committee of the House, Jerroll Nadler.
“Various talent-based that includes the best and most intelligent thoughts from all over the world is very important to strengthen our master’s advantage, and with our national security extension.
Ahead of that, I noticed that the Bipartisan National Security Commission called Immigration to reform the imperative national security.” “The last time every significant change was carried out in our immigration law was in 1990.
At that time, most of us did not use the internet, and cellular phones had not been mass produced.
Things like text messages and grid computing – paved – which Paved ways for cloud computing – not even found.
The human genome project was launched but our understanding of the role played by the gene in the cause of the disease has just begun, “he added.
“The things we underestimate today are the things of science fiction 30 years ago.
But today, we are still bound by the immigration system frozen in another era.
Without reform, there is no doubt that we will lose the top scientific talent And innovators for allies and enemies with a modern system, “he continued.
Indian professionals, including very skilled workers in the field of the stem can be related to the following Nadler statement.
“First, temporary visa options for very skilled workers are very limited.
Visa is available for individuals who have risen to the top of their fields, as well as those who transfer from foreign companies to US affiliates.
But US University graduates – including them with teachers and Ph.D.
degrees – who want to start their stem careers here must often compete with thousands of others for one of the ‘special occupation’ visas.
“(This refers to the H-1B visa).
“They are fortunate enough to beat their chances and get a temporary visa, face other obstacles if their employers want to sponsor them for a permanent residence.
As a result of an annual hat about a job-based visa, many are forced to wait for years – and in some cases Some decades are available lakh in April 2020, with the expected waiting time of 84 years).
Nadler said that many immigrants will pursue American dreams now turn to other countries – especially Canada, which has made significant steps in building flexibility and incentives into their immigration systems to attract their professionals to their beaches.
“Programs such as Express Entries, start-up visas, and global talent flow have proven so successful so that those who failed by the US immigration system are now turning to Canada.
Ironically, a successful initial visa program in Canada was inspired by legislation was introduced at home in 2011 Who has never been a law.
The results paid off, with Toronto produce monkers – the northern silicon valley, ‘he said.
“This is my hope that with this trial, we can start.
Wake up some consensus on the reforms needed to ensure that our immigration system works for – not opposed – Americans, “summarizing Nadler.
In a series of articles, TOI will bring you a quotation of suggestions made by several witnesses calling for hearing and by the people Other experts who provide their written shipment.