U.S. Rep. Schweikert introduces bill to reform employment visas
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) recently introduced legislation that looks to reform employment visas. The Securing Migration, Addressing Reform, and Talent Enhancement and Retention (SMARTER) Act would implement a points-based system that prioritizes workers who best support U.S. economic growth. Further, it aims to help mitigate the nation’s rising federal debt and strengthen the United States’ ability to compete with geopolitical rivals. Specifically, the SMARTER Act would: R...
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