Articles associated with topic: tech policy
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Do Rising Job Vacancies Mean Tech Needs the H-1B More Than Ever?
There are more than 1.2 million active vacancies for computer-related jobs in the United States, up 15 percent from six months ago. The National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) argues that gap illustrates… -
U.S. District Court Strikes Down Final Trump-era H-1B Wage Rule
One of the last Trump-era attempts to adjust the H-1B visa is officially dead on a technicality. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has… -
Denial Rate for H-1B Visas for Continuing Employment Also Going Down
The denial rate for H-1B petitions for continuing employment has dipped in fiscal year 2021 (so far), suggesting that the Trump administration’s visa policies might not have a long-term impact. For the first tw… -
H-1B Denial Rates Lower at Big Tech, Consulting, Outsourcing Firms
At some of the nation’s biggest tech companies and consulting firms, the denial rate for initial H-1B applications noticeably dropped between the first two quarters of fiscal year 2020 and fiscal year 2021. Tha… -
SponsoredWhat Is Rightsourcing in IT?
It’s considering both in-house and external resources for the best fit for a variety of tasks. Rightsourcing considers in-house options and contractors to determine the most effective course of action. With rig… -
H-1B Visa Denial Rate Dipping Back to Pre-Trump Levels
The denial rate for H-1B visas dipped throughout the first two quarters of fiscal year 2021, raising the question of whether the Trump administration’s attempts to restrict the visa will have much long-term imp… -
Netflix, Roku, Reddit Offer H-1B Technologists the Highest Salaries
Which technology companies pay the average highest salaries to H-1B workers? Given the chatter around longtime tech giants’ use of the H-1B, you might assume the likes of Google, Microsoft, and Oracle would top… -
Biden Regulatory Agenda Hints at Big H-1B Changes on the Way
How will the Biden administration adjust the H-1B? In the eight months since Biden’s inauguration, critics and advocates of the visa have openly debated that question. Biden’s first regulatory agenda, published… -
China and Cybersecurity: What IT and Security Pros Need to Know
Now it’s time for China’s turn in the cybersecurity spotlight. After focusing almost exclusively on Russia for the first seven months of his presidency, Joe Biden’s White House shifted part of its cybersecurity… -
Biden's Justice Department Argues to Keep H-1B Higher Wage Rule
Presidents have a way of rolling back as many of their predecessors’ actions as possible. However, the Biden administration is currently defending an H-1B regulation originally pushed during Trump’s tenure—and… -
How Do H-1B Salaries Compare to 'Average' Technology Salaries?
At the core of the debate over the H-1B is one question: Are companies really using the visa to pay for highly specialized talent from overseas? Or are companies relying on the visa to acquire technologists for… -
SponsoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in Technology Roles at The Walt Disney Company
At Disney, we are committed to celebrating an inclusive, respectful world. Our technologists are behind creating authentic and unforgettable experiences and products for the stories and characters that capture…