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Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Skilled temporary work visas are usually given to foreign scientists, engineers, programmers, architects, executives, and other positions or fields where demand outpaces supply. Most businesses argue that hiring skilled foreign workers allows them to competitively fill positions which are in high demand. Opponents argue that skilled immigrants decrease middle class wages and job tenure.

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 @B4YGC8PSocialist from Texas  answered…2wks2W

People have the right to free movement and there should be no immigration limitations that would allow for the existence of work visas.

 @9LGH6YJ from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

It should increase because they deserved to work and to get payed good for what they worked hard for.

 @9FGMQK3  from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Remain at the current level and develop more accessible alternatives for low-skilled immigrants.

 @9DQBKSNProgressive from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Increase, but pay them the same wages as any other citizen would get so corporations can’t abuse it to lower wages

 @93DP5K7 from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

It depends on our current economic needs.

 @8PPBSVP from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Increase, however if given the chance we should instead abolish the government

 @8KL4MSW from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Decrease; companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages. The government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

 @8D5KSLM from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Visas should not be required to work in the US.

 @8Z8L8GLLibertarian from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

This should not be decided by the US government, but at the discretion of businesses

 @8KM7K39 from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Shorter path to permanent residence. Provide more incentive to hire citizens.

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