To Do or Not To Do

The economy is more global than ever. Businesses need multi-cultural diversity in order to be competitive. But more than these reasons, businesses across the globe needs talent pool, innovation and adaptability. What will be the fate of businesses in the world's largest economy when they are deprived of talented employees? That is the problem that United States is facing today. Green Cards, which are also called Immigrant Visas are very effective tools for US businesses to attract best talent from across the globe. But, there are serious issues with the way they are implemented today. Every country is subject to numerical caps (which I think is correct). Otherwise there will be no diversity in the country and demographics will change. Having said that, the limit of just 10000 Green Cards (which counts each family member of the primary applicant), is a serious limitation. Employment applicants from India, China etc which produce large pool or Engineering and Science graduates are considered same as some other countries which produce proportionally very less graduates of these disciplines. Whether one likes it or not, it is very difficult to manage talent. We need to nurture, manage and pay to get good things in life. If USA doesn't pay attention to the Legal Employment Immigration, whoever knows their self worth will migrate to countries which provide the same. Can USA afford to lose it's edge?

I think it is a big NO. US lawmakers should fix the employment based Green Cards issue ASAP. Or, nobody would like to be in a state of flux for more than 4 years. Stable immigration status ignites innovation and grows economy.

Some attractive alternatives are India, China, Canada, Australia, Europe, New Zealand where one gets equal if not more salaries and other perks where migration is hassle-free.

Immigration Voice is organizing a rally on 18th Sept at Washington D.C, while the Congress is in session to highlight this issue and urge the Govt of USA to act, and to act fast. It is a great day in the history of Legal Immigration where highly skilled educated and qualified men and women (some are bringing their children) are peacefully protesting in the national capital.

Every Indian,Chinese, American and other parties who like to see USA shine should support this. Every one who can make it to the rally should join thousands of volunteers and show support. Support this because it is fair and right thing for the country.