Thank you for joining us at
#TheIntersect2024
! It was a day full of lively, engaging discussions on where tech is headed next. We’re already looking forward to next year!
Don’t forget to check out the full event live stream, sponsored by
@nielsen
:
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act lets U.S. employers attract & retain the world’s best & brightest workers to help increase competition, propel innovation & create U.S. jobs. We thank
@SenMikeLee
@RepKenBuck
@RepZoeLofgren
for your leadership.
ITI welcomed the introduction of the EAGLE Act of 2021 from
@RepZoeLofgren
&
@RepJohnCurtis
, which would eliminate arbitrary per-country caps on employment-based immigrant visas. This measure is critical to furthering U.S. innovation and job growth.
Per-country visa caps hurt the American economy—preventing U.S. employers from staying competitive—& hurt families.
I've introduced the bipartisan EAGLE Act w/
@RepJohnCurtis
to move toward a better system.
ITI thanks
@SenThomTillis
,
@SenatorCollins
, and
@RandPaul
for introducing the Preserving Employment Visas Act. This bill would help ensure more eligible candidates can access employment-based immigrant
#visa
applications, strengthening the U.S. workforce now and in the future.
As the world grapples with
#COVID19
, the tech industry is committed to helping to mitigate the spread of the virus. Learn more about tools & resources ITI member companies have made available to educators, employers, governments, and community partners:
Without the
#H4
visa, U.S. tech companies will lose their valued, long-term employees for foreign companies in countries that allow these workers and their families to raise their standard of living.
The
@nytimes
highlighted our letter to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services explaining why the
#H4
visa makes the U.S. competitive in attracting global talent
Leading business and tech groups come out in support of H-4 rule, urge Trump Administration to not rescind this vital program that allows spouses of certain high-skilled workers to work in the U.S.
ITI's
@halataei
joined
@NewsHour
to discuss why the tech industry wants to keep the
#H4
visa. This visa allows spouses to H-1B visa holders the opportunity to create jobs & contribute to their communities while allowing the U.S. to supplement its workforce
The
@nytimes
highlighted our letter to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services explaining why the
#H4
visa makes the U.S. competitive in attracting global talent
H-4 visa holders should be allowed to continue to work and contribute to our economy. Any efforts to do otherwise would "reduce economic growth and tax revenue while doing absolutely nothing to create new jobs."
.
@DeseretNews
examines the important impact of H-4 work programs on local U.S. economies & recruiting tech talent, featuring
@Adobe
& ITI's Karolina Filipiak.
Great story highlighting how the
#H4
visa allowed Hiral Sanghavi to create a $20 million startup. It could all be lost if the administration rescinds this vital program
The
#H4
visa allows, primarily, women the opportunity to create businesses and contribute to their communities. This program also allows the US to compete globally for some of the best and brightest talent across the world.
#SAVEH4EAD
Congrats to
@RepZoeLofgren
&
@RepKenBuck
on House passage of
#HR1044
. Allowing U.S. employers to attract & retain the world’s best and highly-educated workers is critical to compete in a global marketplace. We urge the Senate to take up the measure and advance to
@POTUS
.
The comprehensive I-Squared legislation introduced today by
@senorrinhatch
will bring much-needed highly skilled immigration reforms that strengthen our American workforce and keep us competitive globally
#ISquared
.
@halataei
: The tech industry does not think there is a good economic reason to rescind the
#H4
visa and we will continue to ensure it remains in place. This visa makes America more globally competitive and drives economic growth.
My latest: Why it’s taking Washington so long to unravel work permits for H-1B spouses, per sources familiar with the administration's thinking via
@sfchronicle
Be sure to check out
@NatImmForum
's most recent
#OnlyInAmerica
podcast on H-4 visas. ITI will continue to advocate for high-skilled immigration to ensure the U.S. has the most talented workforce possible.
ITI's CEO Dean Garfield said that
@senorrinhatch
's I-Squared bill will "help meet the needs of our economy, drive new investment, and bolster the tech industry's commitment to growing the domestic workforce." via
@saraashleyo
"Skilled foreigners help keep new ideas flowing in technology clusters like Silicon Valley; Austin, Texas; and Raleigh, North Carolina." via
@Noahpinion
.
@senorrinhatch
tries to bring high-skilled workers into immigration debate. His amendments would eliminate per country caps for green cards, make it easier for H-1B holders to change jobs, and
@StefWKight
has more.
#H4
visa holders contribute to the US economy, help their local communities, and fuel American innovation. There is no reason to rescind this program. It only strengthens America.
#SAVEH4EAD
More real-life examples of tech workers who could be negatively impacted if the White House rescinds the
#H4
visa. These individuals contribute to their community and economy. We will continue to advocate to ensure this rule stays in place.
US tech workers and companies are fleeing to Canada because of the country's Global Skills Strategy Visa, a new program that expedites work visas in 10 days. via
@stevelevine
The tech industry thanks
@RepMattGaetz
for speaking with us on how we can best bolster the American workforce and how we can ensure American leadership on AI as we develop that emerging technology
"ITI President and CEO Dean Garfield told Axios that they hope the letter would push the administration to "do the right thing, and don’t resign the program." He predicts H-1B holders will consider leaving the U.S. if the H-4 visa work program ends"
Today, ITI’s
@joxman
met with South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and discussed digital trade issues and ways the U.S. and South Korea could strengthen trade relations through digital trade agreements
.
@SusanMooreAMD
of
@AMD
: "AMD believes it is important to work across the industry and with governments, academia, and the public to leverage these exciting technologies and help solve some of society’s toughest challenges."
Tech is a crucial ingredient to shared prosperity and a more equitable, secure society. Learn how tech supported by good policy connects us to one another, to education, healthcare & economic opportunities at
#BridgeforInnovation
High-skilled
#immigration
reform helps propel innovation, grow the U.S. economy, and create American jobs. Here's why we're supporting the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019:
The H-4 rule bolsters American competitiveness because it allows the U.S. to attract and retain the best and brightest from around the world by creating opportunities for spouses of high-skilled workers to work.
On behalf of the tech industry, ITI thanks
@RepAdams
, the HBCU Caucus, and the HBCU Universities that participated in the inaugural Diversity in Tech Summit. We look forward to this being the start of a successful partnership
#PowerofPartnerships
In a
@TheHillTech
discussion,
@MiaD
explains that "including more marginalized voices [in tech and leadership roles] is a key component to making America more competitive globally.”
Delighted to be
@EPPGroup
rapporter on the Chips Act.
No time to waste in building our digital future. The
#ChipsAct
must help make 🇪🇺 a global powerhouse in design & manufacturing.
Thank you for your trust. Let’s build global leadership & make the
#semiconductors
of tomorrow.
#TheIntersect2023
was a success! Policymakers and industry leaders engaged in dynamic conversations about the future of tech policy, covering AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade, and much more. Thanks to all who participated.
ITI and a coalition of 15 tech & business groups representing companies across the EU, UK, and U.S. sent a letter urging the European Parliament to vote in favour of the EU-UK adequacy decisions in its 20 May plenary vote.
Higher competition coupled with tougher U.S. immigration policies has led to less visas being granted to highly educated foreign students via
@laurameckler
@melissakorn
.
@HurdOnTheHill
is well positioned to understand the tech industry's concerns. He works hard to reach a bipartisan consensus and does a lot of homework on our issues.
.
@karaswisher
interviewed Sheryl Sandberg where they addressed important issues facing the tech industry like jobs, the tech backlash, and how Facebook is attempting to solve these problems.
#InternationalWomensDay
Thank you for your leadership on this issue,
@RepAdams
. The tech industry looks forward to deepening our collaboration to ensuring the tech workforce is more diverse and inclusive
Hear ITI CEO and President
@joxman
share some on-the-ground reflections from
#CES2023
. From tackling accessibility to agriculture, to broadband, tech companies and brands are taking innovation to another level.
NEW: I’m re-introducing the bipartisan Teach CS Act with
@SenatorWicker
,
@SenatorHassan
, and
@SenatorRomney
to support teacher training and schools in educating students in the area of computer science.
.
@CompeteAmerica
: We did not grow to this position of global STEM dominance with U.S.-born STEM workers alone. Foreign STEM professionals have always been an essential ingredient.
Today, a new age of American semiconductor leadership begins as
@POTUS
signs the
#CHIPS
and Science Act into law. ITI looks forward to partnering w/
@CommerceGov
on implementation. Read our statement here:
#CHIPSAct
In honor of
#AAPIHeritageMonth
, ITI highlights the work of
@Zoom
and the contributions of tech founder and CEO Eric S. Yuan. During the
#COVID19
pandemic, platforms like Zoom helped people to stay engaged and connected.
#AAPI
Today, the
@WhiteHouse
will host a summit on
#AI
. ITI's Dean Garfield thinks this is a great opportunity for America to show leadership on this critical issue
Allowing H4# spouses to legally work in the United States helps turbocharge innovation and create jobs. Changing course on these important programs would negatively impact the business community, our economy and American workers.
Thanks
@enisa_eu
for this year's virtual visit with ITI & for the discussion on how policies and standards can increase
#cybersecurity
and ensure trust online.
Today, ITI led a statement w/ 40 other
#transatlantic
business associations calling on EU policymakers to make a swift conclusion to the EU adequacy decision process so that businesses can confidently rely on the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework:
Tech industry heaps praise for
@senorrinhatch
's I-Squared bill. ITI's
@halataei
says it "encapsulates how the tech industry thinks the U.S. high-skilled immigration system should look." via
@BenBrodyDC
"Education is the single most important thing to do as a nation. Our innovation is driven by our education system...We want to help ignite an interest in STEM as early as possible."
@SiemensUS_CEO
@SiemensUSA
#BridgeforInnovation
ITI applauds the U.S. Senate’s
#bipartisan
progress on the
#CHIPS
Act of 2022, which expands investments in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing. We urge the U.S. House to move quickly on this important measure. Read the full statement here:
Exciting news‼️:
@ONCD
National Cyber Director Harry Coker will deliver his first major address in DC on Feb. 7 at
#TheIntersect2024
. Director Coker will unveil
@POTUS
& the
@WhiteHouse
’s vision for
#cybersecurity
policy. Register now to hear his insights:
ITI co-led 8 other industry groups in calling on
#EU
legislators to carefully address key concerns before finalizing the revision of the EU Product Liability Directive (PLD). Read industry's joint letter:
Our team and members hosted
@DHSGov
Undersecretary Silvers
@DHS_Policy
on the sidelines of the
@RSAConference
to discuss the new Cyber Safety Review Board’s work and legislative proposal, as well as the importance of aligning cyber policies globally.
#RSAC