America has a long history of welcoming immigrants who through their own drive and hard work contribute to our society and economy. Business Roundtable supports:
- Increasing the number of H-1B visas and exempting from the annual cap H-1B workers who have degrees in needed fields from universities in the United States.
- Allowing individuals with advanced STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math) from universities in the United States to qualify immediately for a green card to work and live in the United States.
- Establishing a manageable legal system for workers who may not have higher education but are needed for specific sectors, including agriculture, hospitality and construction.