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

Increase for the economy’s sake but also institute more programs to prepare our own citizens for these jobs and fine any companies that exploit such programs to decrease wages or working standards.

Neither. Maintain current levels for the economy’s sake, but penalize companies that abuse this program to reduce wages or working conditions and provide more incentives to prepare our own citizens to compete for these jobs

Keep the current amount, but penalize companies that abuse this program to reduce wages and working conditions and provide more incentives to prepare our own citizens to compete for these jobs

Remove the cap altogether; anyone who is capable of legally working in the U.S should be allowed to do so.

Providing such permissions do not compromise National Security, that question is best answered by the industries most affected.

Keep providing work visas for the economy’s sake, but penalize companies that abuse this program to reduce wages or working conditions and provide more incentives to help prepare our own citizens to compete for these jobs

Maintain the amount for the economy’s sake but also institute more programs to prepare our own citizens for these jobs, require that companies reserve a specific number of positions for native citizens, and penalize any companies that exploit such programs to decrease wages or working standards.

Current amount is fine, but the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Yes, if they are truly high-skilled. Abuses of the high-skilled visa program can be corrected by closing the loopholes that allow people to get these visas without having the necessary qualifications. Melania Trump was granted a high-skilled visa and she was a model.

Increase, and the pay rate must be the same as it would be for anyone else (and only whichever is higher can they offer).

the decision involves balancing the need for specialized skills and talent from abroad with concerns about protecting domestic job markets and ensuring opportunities for native workers.

Increase, businesses need to expediently hire high skilled workers to fill job positions where demand outpaces supply

Increase for the economy’s sake, but also penalize companies who abuse this program to reduce wages and provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Increase for the economy’s sake, but also provide more incentives to help our own citizens compete for these jobs.

High skilled should not be a criteria

I think if they are very good at what they do we should take any of them and their families.

Increase, hiring skilled foreign workers allows businesses to fill positions where demand outpaces supply

Increase for the economy’s sake, but penalize companies taking advantage of this program to decrease wages and the government should provide more assistance to train native citizens for these jobs.

Increase, our economy depends on hiring the highest skilled workers for positions where demand outpaces supply

Increase, but require those with work visas to be paid the same wages as a citizen

Increase, but also provide incentives to prepare our citizens for those jobs.

Don’t know enough to have a solid decision

Increase, however, it is important to ensure that these immigrants do not come into the country illegally and do not have a criminal record.

Increase, but only after we adequately equip our citizens with the necessary resources for these jobs

If the person is skilled then give them a visa, simple as that. As long as they clear back ground check then I am fine with more immigrants getting job opportunities.

Decrease, brain drain is destabilizing the third world

Visas should be given based on economic need. If no US applicants can reasonably fill the role then work visas should be provided.

A reasonable amount

Pay fairly.

THey should increase the number of temporary work visas to high-skilled workers and give them the same amount of pay as people in the same field with the same skill level because companies are taking advantage of hiring workers at a lower cost to them.

Increase, though for a period of time until high-skilled immigrant workers become full blown citizens.

I am satisfied, but punish companies who take advantage of the people to provide a less than living wage.

Increase but with more research to determine the impact on wages.

Increases but also give them a fair wage

Decrease, it leads to inhumane treatment of the workers who are brought over.

I think it should be increased only if they are going to also pay them more money

Increase, and raise the minimum wages received to match the one's given to a citizen working the same job.

First prepare our citizens for the jobs, if we are in need of more workforce expedite the temporary visas needed to cover the positions.

Increase, but improve programs for our citizens

Do both. Prepare & educate our citizens for these jobs and bring in the best from around the world. Win/win.

I am satisfied with the current amount, but our government should provide incentives to prepare our own citizens for these jobs.

Increase, it's better to have highly skilled workers over lower-skilled workers, regardless of immigration status. The wage should be proportional to skill and work done.

Increase temporarily, while we provide incentives to prepare US citizens for high-skilled jobs

Depends on the needs of the country and position in question

Increase, but I'd rather just grant them citizenship

Increase, but I would rather grant them citizenship if that's what they want

If it is a high-skilled job (scientist, etc.), US citizens should be more incentivized to take those jobs. If it as low-skilled job (farming, etc.), I believe it should be increased.

Increase, and also expand requirements for work visas to other immigrants looking for work.

Increase in visas with a federal $15 minimum per hour nationally

Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers and immagrants deserve the job.

Yes, but companies should pay them equally.

Need a better understanding of where we are at and what it means.

If someone is skilled and qualified they should get the job and contribute and pay taxes and be productive

Increase, with significantly stricter sanctions to drastically decrease or eliminate the ability of companies to take advantage of immigrant workers.

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Immigrants should be able to work as many hours as any white, Black, Purple, or Pink human being.

Increase but we should also streamline our overall immigration system.

Increase, but keep companies in check to make sure they are not taking advantage of the system

I'm unsure of my stance.

Increase, along with a truncated and productive path to citizenship.

Increase, as long as there is a demand for these workers that our country’s current residents can’t satisfy.

Probably increase, make citizenships easier.

There should be no visa quotas

I am not knowledgeable enough to answer this question

Increase, but the government should be providing more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Decrease, as businesses are taking advantage of this, but increase other opportunities for temporary citizenship

I am satisfied with the current amount, but increase incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Us shouldn't increase the amount of temporary work visas given too high-skilled immigrant workers, however it should be available for those who want it, not forced upon them.

The amount of temporary work visas should vary based on projected demand/need for skilled labor with more federal and state investment in college and vocational training for US citizens. There is currently a labor shortage due to retiring baby boomers who worked beyond retirement due to the Great Recession, attrition due to deaths and poor health from COVID and other health conditions, and reduction in college enrollments across the country. There is a high short-term need for unskilled and skilled labor that increases and decreases over time that can be met with temporary work visas, so long as we as a country work to meet these shortages by investing in national development of workers.

Based off of demand for workers.

increase, this gives the opportunity for businesses to hire highly skilled individuals and gives these immigrants places to immediately start work and begin the steps to gaining citizenship

Increase the amount but the companies must match that hire with training for an American

Decrease, if the 5th answer is true.

Depends on the needs of the market.

Neither increase or decrease it, but penalize companies taking advantage of this program to decrease wages.

Humans cannot be illegal. This is stolen land. Treat everyone the same

Decrease and place more funding into educational programs to increase domestic high skilled workers.

More immigrants should have work visas (increase in all work visas), not just high-skilled immigrants.

increase depending on workforce needs

I am satisfied with the current amount, but make it easier for immigrants to obtain these temporary work visas

Increase at this current point in time, but the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Decrease, we should prioritize offering these jobs to qualified domestic workers and utilize skilled immigrant workers only when demand exceeds our available supply

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages, and we should create our avenues for citizenship

Increase, and the government should also provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

I am satisfied with the current amount, but sponsor and increase skilled corporate training programs so domestic workers may successfully compete for these positions

Decrease, we should prioritize offering these jobs to qualified domestic workers and utilize skilled immigrant workers only when demand exceeds our available supply.