Trump order would create new rules for visa program

[jpak]

Source: Boston Globe

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order that seeks to make changes to a visa program that brings in high-skilled workers.

Trump is heading Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he plans to sign an order dubbed ‘‘Buy American, Hire American,’’ said administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity despite the president’s frequent criticism of the use of anonymous sources.

The officials said the order, which Trump will sign at the headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., would direct the departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Labor and State to propose new rules to prevent immigration fraud and abuse. Those departments would also be asked to offer changes so that H-1B visas are awarded to the ‘‘most-skilled or highest-paid applicants.’’

The White House said the program is currently undercutting American workers by bringing in cheaper labor and said some tech companies are using it to hire large numbers of workers and drive down wages.

<more>

Read more: https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2017/04/18/trump-order-would-create-new-rules-for-visa-program/hZ3sJtH2HnflCwE0fe66TO/story.html

[MiniMe]

1. But it doesn't affect the H2B visas

Those are the kind that they bring in at Mar-a-Lago

[groundloop]

2. Hell just froze over !!!!!!!

I haven't dug into the details, but on the surface 45* is about to do something I don't disagree with.

Tech companies, manufacturers, etc. have been abusing the visa program for years in order to bring in low paid workers and displace technical talent in the US. They keep crying that there's a shortage of technical and engineering talent when the truth is that there just aren't enough skilled people who are willing to work for peanuts.

[Girard442]

7. The Devil is in the details.

Anyone familiar with the H-1B program knows it's in need of reform, but do you really think the Bogus POTUS can accomplish that when he can't pour water out of a boot unless Jared wrote the instructions on the heel?

[murielm99]

8. Even at that,

Jared would have to read the instructions out loud to 45, just to make sure he understood them.

[luvMIdog]

3. bbbut what about his fucking vineyards? WTF will they do? *grr*

[left-of-center2012]

4. Trump products are made overseas

So he doesn't want them sold here?

[LeftInTX]

5. As long as companies can pay H-1B workers less than Americans

this process will continue.

[Sunlei]

9. They have to be paid federal minimum,$7.25. Thats why corps/congress wants to keep fed minimum low.

[LeftInTX]

11. H1-B is for tech industry jobs - not minimum wage

Originally companies were supposed to pay an foreign workers the same as an American worker. The program was supposed to attract "unique" foreign talent, but instead it used by corporations as a source of cheaper labor.

For instance if a company pays American computer programmers $100,000 it was supposed to pay the same for foreign workers. Then in 1998, Congress created a loophole in the law that allowed them to be paid less. I think most Indian tech workers earn well over minimum wage, but they earn less than their US citizen counterparts. They also don't have FICA withholding, pensions etc.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-h-1b-visas-have-been-abused-since-the-beginning/

[Sunlei]

6. "high-skilled workers" Won't change the thousands of jobs in places like florida, national parks, fa

factory farms, resorts, seasonal workers. Jobs like floridas seasonal workers who used to be locals hired and now are all foreign visa workers.

[Sunlei]

10. what about these jobs for local Americans? " We'll help you score your job and your J-1 visa"

Summer Work in America!

With super social Work America you'll be living the American dream all summer long, working an ordinary job in an extraordinary location. We'll help you score your job and your J-1 visa so you can spend your summer working in some of America's most popular tourist destinations, living and working where Americans go on holiday - and with our Ultimate programme we'll also set you up with flights and accommodation too! To top it off, once your Work America job has finished you've got an extra 30 days to tour around the country to your heart's content! Grab your new found BFFs, hit the road and wait for the Instagram likes to start pouring in.



LAST CHANCE to book Work America 2017. Applications close April 28th 2017

https://www.bunac.org/uk/work-abroad/summer-jobs/work-america

Employers
In the state of New York we work with lots of different employers, here are some of the jobs that we have available...
Pridwin Hotel
American Yacht Club
Location: Shelter Island, NY

On a 10-acre property by Crescent Beach, this relaxed, all-wood hotel with cottages dates to 1927.

Job Role Duties Salary Positions Available Notes
Food Server Take orders from customers and serve them with their food. $8.00 per hour 10 spaces
Front Desk Agent Welcome the guests to the hotel and ensure all of their needs are met. $8.00 per hour 10 spaces
Lifeguards Ensure guests have an enjoyable and safe time around the pool area. $8.00 per hour 10 spaces
Housekeepers Clean guests rooms and ensure public areas are clean and tidy. $8.00 per hour 10 spaces


This is just UK hiring corp, similar ads around the world for jobs in America. Jobs that locals should be working.