Sustainable Immigration (part 2 of 4): The Middle Class

By Jeremy Beck

This is the second of four blogs concerning immigration-sustainability questions policy makers should address. Part One: American Workers Part Two: The Middle Class In 1924, encouraged by labor leaders, Congress reduced immigration numbers back toward the historical average of 250,000 per year. After decades of massive population growth, tight labor markets eventually returned and paved … Continued

History of H-1B Legislation Shows More Than Employer Abuses

By Charles Breiterman

Karl Kiefer, a true citizen-scholar from Sunbright, Tennessee, examines the H-1B visa program. An official government summary of the H-1B visa is available by clicking here. The main use of the H-1B visa is for employers to bring in foreign workers who hold a college degree. Typical occupations include architects, engineers, computer programmers, and accountants. … Continued