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New Report: Immigration and American Jobs
December 15, 2011 - Immigration and American Jobs: New Study From The Partnership and American Enterprise Institute Reveals a Direct Link Between U.S. Immigration Reform, Economic Recovery and Job Creation.

Partnership Applauds House Passage of Bill to Prevent Decades-Long Wait Times for Employment Visas

Partnership Applauds House Judiciary Committee's Approval of Bill to Eliminate Country Caps for Employment Visas as Important First Step in Modernizing Immigration Laws to Boost the Economy

Statement on House Hearing on “STEM the Tide"
October 5, 2011 - The Partnership submitted a statement commending Congress for considering smart changes to our immigration laws that could immediately jumpstart our economy.

Mayor Bloomberg’s Addresses American Competitiveness at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
September 28, 2011 - NYC Mayor delivers keynote address on immigration and American competitiveness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C.

Issue Brief: The Entrepreneur Visa (PDF)
The Partnership for a New American Economy released a new issue brief on immigrant entrepreneurs and the entrepreneur visa.

Statement on the House Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on the “American Specialty Agriculture Act”
September 8, 2011 - The Partnership for a New American Economy released a statement today in response to the Congressional hearing on a potential new program for immigrant workers essential to America's farms, and the economy as a whole.

Statement of the Partnership for a New American Economy on New Obama Administration Immigration Policies
August 2, 2011 - The Partnership for a New American Economy released a statement today regarding the Obama Administration's newly announced policies that will help attract immigrant entrepreneurs seeking to start new businesses and create jobs here in the United States.

Boosting the Economy Through Smart Immigration Reform
July 26, 2011 - Members of the Partnership participate in U.S. Senate's hearing on the "Economic Imperative of Immigration Reform."

Leaders from the Partnership for a New American Economy to Testify During Senate Immigration Hearing
July 25, 2011 - Members of the Partnership for a New American Economy will testify on the need for sensible immigration reform to improve the American economy during a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing.

Could a Visa Auction Fix Immigration?
May 17, 2012 - Firstpost. World
A new paper from the Brookings Institution suggests that bidding for visas could streamline the system. Companies that want to hire immigrants would bid for a number of visas made available by Congress.

U.S. Bill to Hike Visas for Science Grads; Indian Students to Gain
May 17, 2012 - Firstpost. World
Senator John Cornyn recently introduced the “STAR Act of 2012,” which would create new visas for foreign graduates from American universities holding Masters degrees in STEM fields by allowing them to opt for dual intent when entering the US.

Lawmakers Want High-Tech Foreigners to Stay in the U.S.
May 16, 2012 - Mashable
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the SMART Jobs Act, which would create the F-4 non-immigrant visa, allowing foreigners working on advanced degrees in the STEM fields to stay in the U.S. for up to 12 months after graduation while they search for employment in the country.

Senator Seeks Expanded Visas for Foreign High-Tech Workers
May 15, 2012 - Reuters
Texas Senator John Cornyn has introduced a bill that would make an additional 55,000 visas available each year for foreign-born graduates with master's and doctoral degrees who have studied at U.S. research institutions.

Snyder: Immigrants, Native Michiganders Can Help State Lead Nation in Talent
May 15, 2012 - MLive
To better the economy, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says he would like to see a “STEM green card” initiative that puts non-Americans who have earned a PhD or Master’s Degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics in the U.S., on a fast-track to receiving a green card.

Bloomberg Rep: Outdated Immigration Laws Stifle Economic Development
May 14, 2012 - Long Island Wins
Robert Feldstein, senior advisor for policy and strategic planning for Partnership Co-Chair Mayor Bloomberg, recently spoke on how our current legal immigration system is turning away foreign-born students and entrepreneurs that could start businesses in the U.S.

U.S. Educated Immigrants Return to their Homelands
May 14, 2012 - The Fiscal Times
Demographers were stunned last month when new data revealed a trend reversal: immigrants are no longer flocking to the U.S., and some have made a U-turn and returned home. With the U.S. facing a shortage of skilled workers, the wave of immigrants who are turning their backs on America is foreboding.

A Sensible Approach to Immigration
May 14, 2012 - Tampa Bay Online
The Startup Act would help address an absurd part of U.S. immigration policy: We allow foreign students to study and get degrees here, but they often cannot obtain legal status and must return to their homelands to work or start businesses. It makes no sense.

Expand Work Visas for Top Foreign Talent
May 13, 2012 - Kansas City Star
Sen. Jerry Moran's and Sen. Mark Warner's Startup Act, attempts to address America's current misguided bar on foreign-born talent. But sadly, immigration in general remains politically radioactive.

Verification for Job Applicants is Needed, but Mandating E-Verify is Not the Answer
May 13, 2012 - The Washington Post
The immigration debate is a broad one, impacting nearly every person in the U.S. What we need is a thoughtful debate on issues such as employee verification and the appropriate numbers of U.S. guest-worker visas for both high-tech and seasonal workers.