Thursday, December 15, 2011

Bennet bill seeks visas for illegal immigrants studying math, science

This is a good idea, it will solve two problems. - - Donna Poisl

By Allison Sherry, The Denver Post

WASHINGTON - In hopes of meeting a yawning need for engineers in the United States, Sen. Michael Bennet has introduced legislation that would create a new green card category for math and science graduates to stay in the United States after college if they have work.

Bennet's proposal would also give undocumented kids a student visa if they enroll in a science, math or technology program as undergraduates.

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Visa Act of 2011 was drafted after Bennet, a former Denver schools chief, heard a loud cry from CEOs and university chiefs that America was good at delivering a world-class higher education but not so good at keeping those students in the country for jobs after they graduate.
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