Articles associated with topic: tech policy
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Trump Immigration Plan Adds Confusion to H-1B Controversy
Last month, President Trump introduced a sweeping immigration reform plan. One of the plan’s proposals would fundamentally alter how tech firms source high-skilled workers from other countries. B… -
H-1B Spouses Working Under H-4 Visas May Soon Be Forced Out of Work
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is poised to make a decision on the employment eligibility status of H-4 visa holders, who are the spouses of those here on H-1B visas. In… -
What’s Really Happening with Huawei, Google, ARM, and Trump?
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has been sanctioned by the United States government in its ongoing trade dispute with China. Since then, it’s only worsened for Huawei, with Google and ARM… -
Survey Results: Tech Professionals Want Privacy Laws, Not Regulation
Last week, we asked if you thought tech companies should face government regulations. As scandals continue and large tech companies remain to blame, lawmakers are starting to focus on regulating… -
Women Pioneering Tech Innovation at Disney
Every woman and non-binary technologist at Disney is essential to bringing our world-class stories and immersive experiences to life. Their unique and diverse perspectives foster our culture of i…Sponsored -
How Breaking Up Big Tech Could Impact Your Career
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has vowed to break up tech giants such as Amazon, Facebook and Google (if she is elected, of course). But how would her proposal impact the mark… -
H-1B Visa Approvals Declining, Despite Critics' Claims
Critics of the H-1B program have complained that the Trump administration’s attempts at reform have been minor and ineffective. But is that actually true? When we look at data from U.S. Citizensh… -
Weekend Roundup: Dead Daydreams, Loot Box Ban, Fold Flaws Fixed
Welcome to your loot box-packed weekend! It’s time to sit back, relax, quickly catch up on some interesting news, and then maybe hit Home Depot and Bed, Bath & Beyond. (If you have time, we don’t… -
Boosted H-1B Fees Could Pay for American STEM Training
Fees for H-1B visas could jump in coming years, according to the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2020 budget. “In FY 2020, the Department’s budget includes $160 million to continue our expansi… -
The State of H-1B, Two Years After Trump's Executive Order
Two years ago, President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order. The program was intended to “protect the economic interests of U.S. workers and prevent fraud and abuse… -
H-1B Petition Denials Skyrocketing in First Quarter 2019
The rate of denials for new H-1B petitions rose in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, according to new data from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP). Some 32 percent of petitio… -
Why Training and Retaining Tech Talent Is Key to Keeping Employees Happy
Remarkably, 42% of employees who have voluntarily left their organization in the past year have reported that their manager or organization could have done something to stop them from leaving, ac…Sponsored