Carrie Hoke, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The H-1B visa program, formally established by the Immigration Act of 1990, was created to assist employers who sought to hire noncitizens for specialty occupations that require highly specialized knowledge.[1] The H-1B program provides employers with a tool […]
Guest Worker Visas
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Part I: Setting the Stage Buy American, Hire American On July 26, 2017 President Trump signed his Buy American, Hire American (“BAHA”) Executive Order.[1] BAHA not only compels government agencies to purchase American made goods, it also places a focus on nonimmigrant worker visas directly in its language.[2] While BAHA […]