Biden Immigration Overhaul Risks Breakup, Imperiling H-1B Reform
- More popular immigration measures may come first in Congress
- Proposals face skepticism from Democrats and Republicans
This article is for subscribers only.
Increases in visas for highly skilled foreign workers could fall by the wayside this year if Democrats decide to overhaul immigration through a series of small bills instead of the sweeping one put forward by President Joe Biden.
Biden’s immigration plan calls for dramatically boosting the number of green cards and expanding other avenues for high-skilled workers, a move welcomed by business interests, which have long sought reform of the H-1B visa and other programs.