U.S. House Votes to Increase Number of High-Tech Work Visas

House Republicans, under pressure to improve their standing among Hispanic voters, passed legislation that would make it easier for foreigners with advanced degrees to obtain green cards.

The chamber today voted 245-139 to increase the number of permanent-residence visas for those graduating from U.S. universities with doctoral or master’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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