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H.R. 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence (25 comments ↓ | 3 wiki edits)
H.R. 6039 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.
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Sue Grant
NO to H.R. 6039. They come into Our country illegally, some get a 'free' education and they do not deserve permanent residence just because they graduated. They should apply as any immigrant should apply and go through the normal process just like the other HONEST immigrants to come to this country. Why reward someone for breaking OUR laws????Duh!!!!!
Saif
Dear Sue,
The bill will only benefit the HONEST immigrants who have come to US LEGALLY, have spent the first 3 to 5 years studying (Master' degree and above) and have to wait another 5+ years before any hopes of getting permanent residence.
Please don't confuse this group with illegal immigrants.
Vick
Sue, this is not about illegals. This is about legal students who came here about 8 years back, finished their study and working in USA for past 5 years legally with no sight of stability in life because of immigration limbo. most of them have started moving to other countries such as Australia, UK, Canada and alongwith it taking innovations and patents.
Lets no lose confuse them with illegals and lets embrace them as they not only pay heavy taxes but also contribute to your's and mine social security and medicare.
sumit
yes indeed to H.R. 6039. WHy? coz it benefits all. it's a win-win as on one hand it benefits the US economy and prevents a brain drain and on the other it brings a much needed stability in the lives of highly educated LEGAL immigrants.
chi
This bill should pass and will pass let us all pray together top all the God's ..
Sid
Hope all the House Representatives will think about the Benefits of this bill for both their Country and for the student community who can serve their expertise.
Pete
Canada also offers better benefits for the international students, its time US HR also understand the value of international students who have earned valuable education and experience to serve their own country .
Either they have to look at it as WIN/WIN option or LOSE/WIN with the Win to the international students.
fernando
Even if the immigrant was here illegally he should be given a permanent residence,just for having completing his masters in STEM.Common if its ok for someone to enter illegally and get in line for green card and citizenship which will happen sooner or later.
Lalz
We should not confuse this proposal with illegal immigrants.
I don't think it is possible for illegal immigrants to get admission into graduate school without F-1 visa status. If they cannot get graduate school admission, they do not qualify under this provision.
Sam
I am a Master's Degree holder from Univ of Texas Arlington. I graduated in 2005 in Electrical Engineering. I am finding it very hard to plan my future in this country due to the present state of affairs of immigration laws. I have many friends who are in the same boat as me. This amendment from congress has been long over due. I also hope that they additionally remove labour Certification requirements for highly skilled people like us. It allows us to apply for green card independent of who our employer is.
coolk
Came to US 7 years back
Have a MS and MBA ...From Top Univs...
Sai,
Its a win/win situation for both US economy and International Students if the bill is passed.
truth-teller
WAKE UP PEOPLE. The American public is SO GULLIBLE it makes me sick. This bill is not about anything but large US corporations getting cheap labor. With half a million unemployed engineers, architects and programmers in this nation, why should we make it WORSE by sponsoring foreigners who will work for less than 1/5 what Americans are paid? Because Bill Gates says so, and we Americans can't think for ourselves.
NK
Yes.. this bill should pass. It would help a lot of people.
PLEASE NOTE: ITS NOT ABOUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.. These people are LEGAL and highly skilled immigrants.
myth-buster
truth-teller, please get your facts right. 1/5 th of what Amercan make ?? come on. Are you aware that there is a process that looks up prevailing wage in the US market for each job before any legal immigration applicant is considered for an immigrant visa ? Only if the immigrant is paid above the prevailing wage will he/she be eligible.
cool K
I came to US 7 years back , have 2 advanced degrees from top American Universities , working for last 7 years , paid taxes ...and still waiting
Simon
I arrived United States 8 years ago and earned 2 master degrees both in electrical engineering and civil engineering. I work for a company and also paid heavy tax. However, I found that it's very difficult to obtain a green card. Some of my friends who earned master's or PhD moved in to Canada because of this. The bill should pass, it benifits both US economy and the legal international students.
Question to all
Friends,
Don't y'all think this bill should include people with Master's in Business Administration from US universities as well? If yes, then we should make our voices heard in the legislature by contacting people like Senator Barbara Boxer.
Nash
This bill should pass
Ram
Yep this bill should pass.
Just in my case
The university spent - 15000 + 27000 = 42000 on my stipend and fees for a masters degree. It will be a lot more in case of a docterate.
If you send me back to my home country or lose me to some other country-- who is the loser..go figure...
Priya
SHOULD PASS IMMEDIATELY.
Why do you think a US university would give an illegal immigrant the oppourtunuty to enroll in their school.Please get your facts right before leaving comments. This would bring in immense relief to all those who have spent nearly 10 years in the US(legally) and play a key role in the success of major US firms.
ms
please pass this as soon as possible, before America looses these jobs to Canada or any other nation with liberal immigrant laws and fewer wait times.
Pat
GOOD FOR AMERICA..GOOD FOR EVERYONE..
Ronald
Ok, here is the bottom line. People come here for a better life, and most of the students who come here for higher education are not illegal immigrants, you cannot get into a university without valid residency, if you are a citizen and are not aware of that, then you dont belong in this country for being really dumb.
If students who are more qualified, have access to the latest technologies and are really smart are made to suffer due to bureaucracy, they will eventually go back (read india and china) start industries out there and sell the same stuff back to you for cheap (1/5 the price).
Now figure who is the loser !
This bill should pass
Already lot of highly skilled professionals have defected to countries like Canada, UK and many other Euro countries.
IF USA wants to stay a head of the game and be a leader in Technology, this bills has to pass.