Tech Companies Urge President Biden To Move Quickly to Hire Foreign Talent

After more than a year of navigating through the pandemic, job growth has boomed last month, indicating the economy is on a road to recovery. It may not be a strong indicator that things will be back to normal in the next few weeks, but it is promising for those seeking citizenship in America. Why? Tech companies in California are looking to hire and urge President Biden to act quickly.

Silicon Valley Companies Plan on Increasing Job Opportunities

Although plans are in motion and changes have been made regarding immigration, the Biden administration still has a lot of work to do regarding visas. Not only is the U.S. trying to manage with a backlog of more than 1 million cases, but the government is also reforming policies that impact how quickly an immigrant can start their new life in the U.S.

In the Trump administration the laws-imposed changes that limited visas, extended application periods, and denied citizenship statuses.  Many are expecting Biden to rebuild agencies to help manage and regulate new changes between the State Department and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

A legal representative for tech entrepreneurs, scientists and investors told NBC news that the immigration policy is affecting companies, the economy and prospective employees. “Change is not happening fast enough under the Biden administration, and it is critical that it does,” said Ashima Duggal, an immigration lawyer in Los Angeles.

The tech industry is one of few that can adapt to hiring a higher percentage of new talent and skilled workers from outside of the U.S. The data speaks for itself – more than half of tech workers were born abroad according to NBC.

“These individuals who are applying are scientists, are artists, are Grammy winners, and they’re clearly qualified under the requirements, and they’re being either denied or having to jump through hoops and hurdles to prove their case,” Duggal told NBC. She hopes there is a significant change soon, especially for EB-1/H-1B visa applicants.

2021 Employment in The U.S.

Whether you are applying for green card status or looking to secure an employment visa, you may be curious about how to make and secure a stable income in the U.S. Especially those with specialized skills and a background working in technology. We break down the employment situation as of last month to help prepare you while you await hearing about your application status.

Keep in mind, the data is subject to change over the course of a few days, weeks, and months. In March, the unemployment rate decreased to 6.0 percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The improvement reflects an increase in economic activity since the COVID-19 outbreak began. With companies in the public and private sectors starting up again, there is a need for new talent.

Compared to last year the number of Americans that are looking for a job remained unchanged at nearly 7 million since last year. Foreign born citizens have seen a decrease in employment rates since last year. Additionally, last March 26,478 foreign citizens were employed compared to this year, where 25,886 foreign citizens were employed. The unemployment rate spiked by 2.0, and there are still 15,285 people looking for a part-time or full-time job.

Contact A Lawyer

It might seem like your chance at starting a new life in the U.S. is on hold. At Grey Law we understand your frustration. Let our experienced Los Angeles lawyer for immigration help, assist you with the visa process and try to expedite the process. Call us at 323-622-1764 or email info@greylaw.com to schedule your free consultation.