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16. Computerworld: House Democrats push ahead on immigration, H-1B

Computerworld - WASHINGTON -- U.S. House Democrats are attempting to restart debate on a comprehensive immigration reform in the midst of the government shutdown.

Democratic lawmakers Tuesday introduced a House version of the Senate's comprehensive immigration bill that was approved by a vote of 68 to 32 in that Democratic-controlled chamber.

Democrats believe there are enough votes in The House of Representatives to approve a comprehensive reform bill, but any action on the bill is dependent on Republicans.

The House bill is based on a Senate immigration bill (S.744) that would increase the annual H-1B cap from 65,000 to 110,000, and includes an escalator that would allow the cap to rise to as high as 180,000.

Presently, another 20,000 H-1B visas are set aside for those holding advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math, so called STEM degrees, from U.S. universities. The Senate bill would increase that total to 25,000.



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