Trump Likely To End Visas For Top Research Scientists

NPR reports:

Foreign-born workers account for about half of the doctoral-level scientists and engineers working in the U.S. Many were initially hired under H-1B visas, which are granted to as many as 85,000 highly skilled specialists each year, allowing them to work in the U.S. for up to six years.

But the incoming Trump administration has signaled that it will crack down on H-1B visas, which could make it harder for universities, research institutions, and tech firms in the U.S. to find enough highly educated workers.

During Trump’s first term, businesses and universities went to court to challenge some of the changes to H-1B visas. Half a dozen universities and research institutions contacted for this article either did not respond or declined to make any public comment.

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Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that – The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries. via NPR https://t.co/Cc7tsLVw2w

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