ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Following today's introduction of the Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2015 by Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® issued the following statement that can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA:
"The bipartisan ‘I-Squared Act’ is a long overdue step toward addressing our nation’s shortage of high-skilled workers. Not only does it increase the number of H-1B Visas, it also allows for an increase depending on the demands of the marketplace. The legislation also makes important upgrades to the student visa program and allows for the recapture of unused green cards.
“Immigrants are responsible for creating one-quarter of technology startups and jobs in the U.S. It is imperative that we encourage the best and brightest from around the world to stay here, instead of pushing them to the back of the line and incentivizing them to innovate and create jobs abroad.
“Last week at the 2015 International CES, we saw firsthand the tremendous promise technology holds for addressing some of the most complex challenges facing our world and driving economic growth. To continue our nation’s leadership in tech innovation, Congress needs to pass I-Squared. This bill would help establish an immigration system that fosters innovation, supports entrepreneurialism and serves our economic interests.”
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $223 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative and regulatory advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.DeclareInnovation.com and through social media: http://www.ce.org/social.
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