Proposed State-Sponsored Visas Affirm a Skills-Based Approach to Immigration

A new immigration reform proposal before Congress would create a pilot program for states to opt in and sponsor renewable three-year visas based on each state’s employment needs.
The bill, introduced by Rep. John Curtis, R‑Utah, and supported by the Utah governor’s office and state business groups, draws on components of the Australian and Canadian immigration systems.
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