Articles associated with topic: tech policy
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America’s Economy Needs a ‘Startup Visa’ for Immigrants
Columnist George F. Will once wrote that immigration itself is an “entrepreneurial act.” Immigrants have to be willing to risk a lot to leave their home country in pursuit of more promising oppor… -
Microsoft, Tech Firms Fight Rule Restricting Low-Income Immigrants
Major tech firms such as Twitter and Microsoft don’t want the U.S. government to restrict immigrants who might end up relying on public benefits. The federal government’s “public charge” rule wou… -
White House Sets Out A.I. Principles for Federal Agencies
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning have evolved from science fiction to something that many tech companies are actively working on. Which means, of course, that the federal gover… -
H-1B Salaries at Google, Apple, Other Tech Giants Way Above Average
As we enter 2020, the H-1B visa program is potentially on the verge of some big changes. The denial rates for H-1B petitions are rising at many companies (particularly consulting and “business se… -
How to Achieve the Perfect Work-Life Balance
Capital One's Arthur Deane Tells Us How to Prioritize Work-Life Integration Working from home seemed like the perfect solution to achieving a work-life balance. Without having to commute – or let…Sponsored -
AT&T Layoffs, Outsourcing Show H-1B Denials Aren't Curbing Visa Use
AT&T is engaged in sweeping layoffs, according to a new report from Axios, which also suggested that the telecom giant is engaged in significant outsourcing. “AT&T is poised to send thousands int… -
H-1B Electronic Pre-Registration: Streamlining or Chaos?
Come next year, tech firms that want to hire H-1B visa workers will face a process that’s supposed to be simplified… but might turn into a complete boondoggle (yes, that’s a technical term). Earl… -
H-1B 'Specialty Occupation' Proposal Could Change Visa Forever
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed revision to the H-1B visa program. This revision, if it goes into effect, could have a substantial impact on the… -
Does Trump Want to Reform or Kill the H-1B Visa Program?
During the Trump Presidency, there’s been some action to adjust and reform the H-1B visa system. For example, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has cracked down hard on companies… -
H-1B in 2020: Immigration Visa Faces Further Restrictions
It’s been a year of big changes for the H-1B visa—and things aren’t done yet. The next 12 months could fundamentally change everything about the visa, from who can obtain one to which types of co… -
Weekend Roundup: Trump at Apple, Tesla Truck, and Stadia Struggles
It’s the weekend? It’s the weekend! Yay! It was a big week in tech, from the launch of Google’s Stadia streaming-game platform to Trump’s tour of Apple’s Mac Pro manufacturing plant. Let’s jump i… -
The Evolution of Work: The Hybrid Model
There’s no debate. The pandemic has caused a reimagination of the global workforce. This has required business leaders across the world to reconsider their workplace and remote working environmen…Sponsored