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Rep. Thanedar introduces bill to retain STEM graduates in US
The Act proposes significant reforms to the H-1B visa process, including increasing the annual number of available visas.
Congressman Shri Thanedar represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District. / Facebook/Shri Thanedar
Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar, introduced legislation to encourage promising young graduates to remain in the United States following their studies and contribute to innovation and economic growth in the country.
H.R. 9023, known as the Keep STEM Graduates in America Act, proposes significant reforms to the H-1B visa process, including increasing the annual number of available visas, thereby making it easier for talented individuals to stay and contribute to the U.S. economy and industry.
Congressional findings indicate that foreign students pursuing degrees in technology and science fields have substantially driven innovation and economic growth in the country, leading Thanedar to prioritize improving the visa process for STEM graduates.
Drawing from his own experiences, Congressman Thanedar, who came to the United States to pursue a doctorate, emphasized the importance of the bill, “As an immigrant whose educational opportunities in the US shaped all the subsequent opportunities I received, I understand the importance of keeping our most gifted students in the country.”
“By expanding the availability of H-1B visas and making the process simple, we take an important and tangible step towards a future where those students with the most potential to innovate will innovate in the US,” he said highlighting the challenges associated with securing an H-1B visa post-graduation.
“Deadlines dictating a student’s stay in the country is troublesome. That is precisely why I’m proposing a revision with respect to extensions,” the Congressman from Michigan who believes that all students deserve ample time to secure employment and find a suitable work environment said. “This bill is just one of many that I support because they bring us closer to a more equitable world while creating a more robust economy to the benefit of Americans and Michiganders.”
His bill has received support from The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a think tank dedicated to the needs of the Indian Diaspora in the United States. “We thank Congressman Thanedar for introducing this very important bill to retain US-trained STEM graduates. About 300,000 Indian students and millions of foreign students will benefit from this bill. It's a crucial bill as in the tough job market, they need more time to find appropriate opportunities to contribute to the US economy,” FIIDS said.
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