Amid the public debate over the use of the H-1B visa , President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said, ‘he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters’. The comment comes billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk , in a series a X posts, vowed late Friday to go to "war" to defend the visa program for foreign tech workers. Trump, who moved to limit the visas' use during his first presidency, told The New York Post on Saturday he was likewise in favor of the visa program. "I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It's a great program," he was quoted as saying. Here's is all you need to know about the H-1B Visa, why it is important and the controversy around it. What is H-1B Visa? Why it is important for Indians? As per the American Immigration Council, the H-1B is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa category that allows employers to petition for highly educated foreign professionals to work in “specialty occupations” that require at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.ii Jobs in fields such as mathematics, engineering, technology, and medical sciences often qualify. Typically, the initial duration of an H-1B visa classification is three years, which may be extended for a maximum of six years. However, before an employer files a petition with USCIS, he/she must take steps to ensure that hiring the foreign worker will not harm U.S. workers. Every year, thousands of Indian techies move to the US with H1B visas. For FY 2023, the Office of Homeland Security Statistics reports that 755,020 people were admitted to the United States in H-1B status. According to the data released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indian nationals received the highest number of H-1B visas or 72.3% of all the H-1B visas issued by the U.S. for the fiscal year 2023. All you need to know about H-1B Visa controversy: The altercation was set off earlier this week by far-right activists who criticized Trump's selection of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, to be an adviser on artificial intelligence, saying he would have influence on the Trump administration's immigration policies. Reacting to it, tech entrepreneurs like Tesla's Musk -- as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, who is set to join Musk in co-chairing a government cost-cutting panel -- say the United States produces too few highly skilled graduates, and they fervently champion the H1-B program. Musk, who migrated from South Africa on an H1-B, posted Thursday on his X platform that luring elite engineering talent from abroad was "essential for America to keep winning." His tweet was directed at Trump's supporters and immigration hard-liners who have increasingly pushed for the H-1B visa program to be scrapped amid a heated debate over immigration and the place of skilled immigrants and foreign workers brought into the country on work visas. On Friday, Steve Bannon , a longtime Trump confidante, critiqued "big tech oligarchs" for supporting the H-1B program and cast immigration as a threat to Western civilization. In response, Musk and many other tech billionaires drew a line between what they view as legal immigration and illegal immigration.Spending squeeze ‘could cost more than 10,000 Civil Service jobs’
Donald Trump's run of good fortune is expected to be recognized this week by Time magazine, which will name him Person of the Year, according to media reports. Time will announce the winner Thursday morning on its website. Trump's political comeback after two impeachments , four indictments , losing the 2020 election and inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the results is a remarkable moment in American history. The president-elect also survived two assassination attempts . A bullet grazed his ear and killed a rallygoer during the first assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump is the first president to win another term after losing his reelection bid since Grover Cleveland in 1892. He also is the oldest person to assume the presidency, and the first person convicted of a felony to win the job. Trump's victory also is notable because of the political realignment he has brought. He made gains with younger voters and Hispanic voters . Trump is expected to celebrate the honor by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday and unveiling the magazine cover, Politico and Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. Trump also was named Person of the Year in 2016 after winning his first White House bid. A Time spokesperson declined to comment. Time unveiled the Person of the Year short list earlier this week. It includes Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu. Time named professional basketball player Caitlin Clark Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Pop star Taylor Swift was named Person of the Year in 2023.None
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged audience members in a packed theater to remain engaged and find ways to communicate with those they disagree with despite a divisive political time. The two spoke about a month after former President Donald Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. “We’re just passing through, and we all need to just calm down and do something that builds people up instead of tears them down,” Bill Clinton said. Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who was defeated by Trump in the 2016 election, said she understands the next couple of years are going to be challenging for voters who don't agree with the decisions being made. "In addition to staying involved and staying aware, it’s important to find something that makes you feel good about the day because if you’re in a constant state of agitation about our political situation, it is really going to shorten your life," she said. The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling, who the former president helped free in 2009 when she was detained in North Korea with another journalist. The event was held as part of a weekend of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Library's opening in Little Rock. The library is preparing to undergo an update of its exhibits and an expansion that will include Hillary Clinton's personal archives. Hillary Clinton said part of the goal is to modernize the facility and expand it to make it a more open, inviting place for people for convene and make connections. When asked about advice he would give for people disappointed by the election results, Bill Clinton said people need to continue working toward bringing people together and improving others' lives. “If that's the way you keep score, then you ought to be trying to run up the score,” he said. “Not lamenting the fact that somebody else is winning a different game because they keep score a different way." “And in addition, figure out what we can do to win again,” Hillary Clinton added, eliciting cheers. The program featured a panel discussion with cast members of the hit NBC show “The West Wing” and former Clinton White House staffers. The weekend amounted to a reunion of former Clinton White House staffers, supporters and close friends, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and adviser James Carville. McAuliffe said he and Carville ate Friday at Doe's Eat Place, a downtown restaurant that was popular with Clinton aides and reporters during Clinton's 1992 White House run. He said he viewed the library and its planned expansion as important for the future. “This is not only about the past, but it's more importantly about the future," McAuliffe said. “We just went through a very tough election, and people are all saying we've got to get back to the Clinton model.”Amid the public debate over the use of the H-1B visa , President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said, ‘he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters’. The comment comes billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk , in a series a X posts, vowed late Friday to go to "war" to defend the visa program for foreign tech workers. Trump, who moved to limit the visas' use during his first presidency, told The New York Post on Saturday he was likewise in favor of the visa program. "I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It's a great program," he was quoted as saying. Here's is all you need to know about the H-1B Visa, why it is important and the controversy around it. What is H-1B Visa? Why it is important for Indians? As per the American Immigration Council, the H-1B is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa category that allows employers to petition for highly educated foreign professionals to work in “specialty occupations” that require at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.ii Jobs in fields such as mathematics, engineering, technology, and medical sciences often qualify. Typically, the initial duration of an H-1B visa classification is three years, which may be extended for a maximum of six years. However, before an employer files a petition with USCIS, he/she must take steps to ensure that hiring the foreign worker will not harm U.S. workers. Every year, thousands of Indian techies move to the US with H1B visas. For FY 2023, the Office of Homeland Security Statistics reports that 755,020 people were admitted to the United States in H-1B status. According to the data released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indian nationals received the highest number of H-1B visas or 72.3% of all the H-1B visas issued by the U.S. for the fiscal year 2023. All you need to know about H-1B Visa controversy: The altercation was set off earlier this week by far-right activists who criticized Trump's selection of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, to be an adviser on artificial intelligence, saying he would have influence on the Trump administration's immigration policies. Reacting to it, tech entrepreneurs like Tesla's Musk -- as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, who is set to join Musk in co-chairing a government cost-cutting panel -- say the United States produces too few highly skilled graduates, and they fervently champion the H1-B program. Musk, who migrated from South Africa on an H1-B, posted Thursday on his X platform that luring elite engineering talent from abroad was "essential for America to keep winning." His tweet was directed at Trump's supporters and immigration hard-liners who have increasingly pushed for the H-1B visa program to be scrapped amid a heated debate over immigration and the place of skilled immigrants and foreign workers brought into the country on work visas. On Friday, Steve Bannon , a longtime Trump confidante, critiqued "big tech oligarchs" for supporting the H-1B program and cast immigration as a threat to Western civilization. In response, Musk and many other tech billionaires drew a line between what they view as legal immigration and illegal immigration.Could comeback spark winning streak for West Virginia or NCCU?
FA CUP winner Derek Mountfield has launched an appeal for the return of his stolen motorhome. The 63-year-old, who triumphed at Wembley with Everton back in 1984 in a 2-0 win over Watford , shared a picture of his vehicle on social media and a heartfelt plea for it to be found. Speaking on X , he said: "So f***ing annoyed, our motorhome was stolen last night 😡😡. "WX18CUK Elddis Autoquest 196 [number plate]. "Any info would be appreciated, but I fear it's too late now 🙏." Reacting to the post, one of his 22,000 followers replied: "That’s awful Derek 😔😔😔😔." While another added: "Hope you get it back 🙏 shared!" A third responded: "No way. Aww Derek. So sorry to hear your terrible news." And a fourth said: "Gutted mate. Hopefully it's found soon." As well as his FA Cup win, ex-centre-back Mountfield, who was at Goodison Park for six years until 1988, also claimed First Division titles with Everton in 1985 and 1987. In 1985, The Toffees also won the Cup Winners' Cup. Mountfield, who played once for England B but never earned a senior cap, also had spells at Tranmere, Aston Villa , Wolves, Carlisle, Northampton, Walsall and Scarborough. He hung up his boots in 1999 and had a brief managerial career with Scarborough and Cork City - who he departed in 2001.Cataracts – does that sea seem just as blue?