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About H-1B Visas">
What are they?
Restricted entry documents allotted to foreigners deemed "essential" to the U.S. workforce.
Why are they needed?
Offshore outsourcing often requires onsite managers imported from other countries.
What's the fuss about?
Job losses in the technology sector and backlash to offshore hiring make H-1Bs an issue.
How many are there each year?
During the dot-com boom, Congress raised the annual cap on H-1Bs from 65,000 to 195,000.
Will 195,000 jobs go to foreigners?
No. The annual cap is due to revert to 65,000 when the most recent law expires October 1.
For More on H-1B Visas, go to:
www.baselinemag.com/sep03
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