Lawmakers seek to double H-1B visas

Efforts are underway in Congress to greatly expand the number of H-1B visas available for foreign workers. The Innovation Employment Act, proposed by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), would double the number of visas available this year. Opponents argue that an increase in H-1B visas would put many U.S. workers out of jobs. It's unlikely that the measure would pass this year, but this issue could become fodder in the unfolding presidential campaign.

For more on this visa story:
- see this eWeek.com article

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