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Sens. Cruz, Sessions Introduce H1-B Reduction/Reform Bill
Center for Immigration Studies ^ | 12/11/2015 | David North

Posted on 12/15/2015 12:41:51 PM PST by conservativejoy

In sharp contrast to the Grassley-Durbin bill calling for some useful modifications of the H-1B program, Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) have introduced legislation that would just about terminate the H-1B worker program, as they announced in a press release.

This is the most sweeping anti-H-1B legislation to be introduced into Congress in my memory.

The Cruz-Sessions bill is in harmony with the Texas senator's overall current immigration policy, hailed as "imperfect but a big step forward" by Mark Krikorian in a posting last month.

The Cruz-Sessions legislation, the American Jobs First Act of 2015 (S.2394), would set a minimum wage of $110,000 a year for new H-1Bs, which would seriously dampen employers' interest in the program, as they usually pay much less than that for their H-1B workers, usually young college grads from India and China. (See the bill's text here.)

It would also force employers to observe a 730-day "cooling off" period before they could use the H-1B program to replace laid-off, furloughed, or striking U.S. workers. And it would simply end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, another foreign-worker program involving recent alien college grads, a program that often dovetailed with H-1B. (There is no training involved in OPT, it is just a program for inexpensive foreign workers, with their employers being excused from paying payroll taxes when they hire these alien workers.)

The bill would also repeal the Diversity Visa Lottery, which grants green cards to about 50,000 randomly selected people from any country not among the top sending countries. (The top beneficiaries in 2014 were Nepal, Egypt, and Uzbekistan, with more than 3,000 green cards each.)

In contrast to the black-and-white Cruz-Sessions legislation, the Grassley-Durbin legislation is sketched in varying shades of grey, as we outlined in three earlier postings, starting with this one. The Grassley-Durbin proposal would make a series of modest improvements in both the H-1B program and in the somewhat similar L-1 program (for employees of multi-national firms working in the United States).


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KEYWORDS: 2016election; amnesty; cruz; election2016; flippyfloppy; h1b; hb1; tedcruz; texas
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To: Sacajaweau

It sure is. He had been advocating for a 500% increase.


21 posted on 12/15/2015 1:11:05 PM PST by Fledermaus (To hell with the Republican Party. I'm done with them. If I want a Lib Dem I'd vote for one.)
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To: SoConPubbie

So just WHERE is YOUR outrage over this ?


22 posted on 12/15/2015 1:11:20 PM PST by nopardons
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To: conservativejoy
Well, we're still waiting for Trump's plan to cut government and his plan to balance the budget. Cruz has had his plans out awhile.

Oh we are shifting gears now. How convent for you. I have not seen Trump put out his position paper on this yet, but then I have not seen him or any of his supporters barging or misrepresenting that he has. You should try not bragging or misrepresenting, it makes responding to post like this easy. And you don't have to change the subject.
23 posted on 12/15/2015 1:11:58 PM PST by JoSixChip
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To: conservativejoy

M2T


24 posted on 12/15/2015 1:12:12 PM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: RedStateRocker

Cruz can be taught.

Ending the program outright was the right answer. This is what ‘unequivocal’ must look like to a politician.


25 posted on 12/15/2015 1:12:45 PM PST by RinaseaofDs
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To: Sacajaweau; conservativejoy; All; Isara; 2ndDivisionVet
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I attended the Ted Cruz Orlando H1B Visa Immigration Speech about six weeks ago, when Ted Cruz announced the key points of his plan.

It was GREAT.

I subsequently posted links to the speech, plus a Time-Mark Table to quickly find the topics that you're most interested in.


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Ted Cruz : EPIC Plan to DEFEAT Obama-GOPe Illegal Immigration and HALT-PROSECUTE H1B Visa Abuse
Ted Cruz for President Campaign ^ | 2015-11-14 | Patton@Bastogne

Posted on 11/14/2015 11:43:30 AM PST by Patton@Bastogne

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President Ted Cruz's EPIC Plan to Defeat Illegal Immigraion and Stop-Criminalize H1B Visa Abuse

Ted Cruz Rally at Faith Assembly of God in Orlando, Florida

Fox News Network (FNN) Youtube Video

2015-11-13



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Senator Ted Cruz presented a brilliant, comprehensive, and effective plan to protect Americans' safety and employment with an "epic" speech in Orlando (2015-11-13).


Senator Ted Cruz specifically targeted the corrupt H1B Visa Program that U.S. Corporations (aided by Obama and the corrupt GOPe-RINO Washington Cartel).

Senator Ted Cruz's speech is a "must see" event. The Youtube video link is provided below, along with a "time mark" summary of Ted Cruz's major points (41 total).

Ted Cruz's EPIC Immigration and H1B Visa Plan -- 2015-11-13 ... (Click)

Ted Cruz's EPIC Immigration and H1B Visa Speech -- Orlando -- 2015-11-13 ... (Click)




Rush Limbaugh has best stated Senator Ted Cruz's strategic and magnificent contributions to defeating Obama and the GOPe-RINO establishment with these words:

We stopped the Gang of Eight bill. Ted Cruz led the fight against the establishment. We would be living under amnesty right now if Cruz had not succeeded.



Perhaps the most fascinating and optimistic aspect of Senator Ted Cruz's speech is that he respectfully listened to the growing awareness and concerns about the immoral and illegal violations of the H1B Visa program.

The American Tea Party chorus against the corrupt H1B Visa Program was reflected in an open letter (at Free Republic) by a staunch Ted Cruz supporter.

Senator Ted Cruz 2016 : ABANDON the Political SUICIDE of Increasing H1B Visas (An Open Letter) ... (Click)


Contrary to "Global Establishment Politicians" such as America's Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and Mitch McConnell, and Germany's Angela Merkel, Senator Ted Cruz appears to have actually listened to "We The People" on the issue of H1B Visas.

What an Incredible Miracle.



Clearly, Senator Ted Cruz MUST win election as America's Forty-Fifth President to safely secure the God-Given Rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for our children and grandchildren.

Godspeed, President Ted Cruz.



Ted Cruz's Speech to Defeat Illegal Immigration and H1B Via Abuses, the best moments "time-marked" for your convenience.

Item

TimeMark

Description / Comments

 

 

 

1

Zero

....Ted and Heidi Cruz greet The Great State of Florida

2

2:22

....America is a Nation in Crisis

3

4:50

....mmigration : America is Waking-Up to a Disaster

4

7:15

....Washington Cartel would build a Wall if Banker & Lawyer Jobs were at Risk

5

7:50

....The Washington Cartel would THEN build a Wall, and it would be YUGE !

6

8:05

....Liberal News Media wants to SILENCE debate about Illegal Immigration

7

10:15

....We are all the Children of Americans who Risked Everything for Freedom

 

 

 

8

10:50

....Illegal Immigrations Deadly Threats to America include Crime, ISIS and Ebola

9

11:45

....Illegal Immigrations Threats to American Jobs

10

12:30

....Illegal Immigration Drives DOWN Wages of American Workers

 

 

 

11

13:05

....GOP Debate 4 : Republican Candidates Epic Love Poems for Amnesty Compassion ?

12

14:06

....GOP Debate 4 : NOTHING Compassionate about a Politcian giving Away YOUR Job

 

 

 

13A

15:25

....Ted Cruz announces Comprehensive Plan for Illegal Immigration and H1B Visas

13B

15:25

....Internet Link:  https://www.tedcruz.org/cruz-immigration-plan-summary/

 

 

 

14

16:20

....Securing the Border – A Solemn Promise to Build the Wall

15

17:10

....Securing the Border – Build all 700 Miles Authorized by Exisiting Law

16

17:50

....Securing the Border – Triple Border Patrol and 4X New Aircraft and Drones

17

18:30

....Securing the Border – E-Verify Strictly Enforced across America

18

19:05

....Securing the Border – Visa Biometric System to Enforce Departure Dates

 

 

 

19

20:35

....Obama Amnesty Executive Orders : Day-One Repeal over 20 Obama Executive Orders

20

22:00

....Obama Amnesty Executive Orders : MARCO RUBIO WILL NOT COMMIT in ENGLISH

 

 

 

21

23:15

....Sanctuary Cities – END NOW with Denial of Federal Funds to 360 Sanctuary Cities

22

28:40

....Sanctuary Cities -- Kate Steinle Law Refused by Obama and Harry Reid

 

 

 

23

32:10

....Immigration Abuse : Stop Welfare for Immigrants ($ 14,000 annual family average)

24

33:05

....Immigration Abuse : END Birthright Citizenship (Google: Birth Tourism)

 

 

 

25

34:55

....H1B Visas : Disney (Orlando) immoral abuse of 250 American Computer Engineers

26

36:25

....H1B Visas : IMMEDIATE H1B Suspension (180 Days) to Audit U.S. Corporations

27

37:00

....H1B Visas : Federal Criminal Proscecution of ALL Guilty U.S. Corporations

28

37:30

....H1B Visas : Todays Abusive Companies (Disney, et al) WILL BE Prosecuted

29

37:55

....H1B Visas : Ted Cruz Senate Bill -- GREAT H1B Visa Reforms to Protect U.S. Workers

30

38:35

....H1B Visas : Mandatory Cooling-Off Period to Prevent IMMEDIATE U.S. Worker Firing

31

39:03

....H1B Visas : Sworn Affidavits U.S. Workers interviewed (Penalty of Perjury Proscecution)

 

 

 

32

39:15

....Syrian Islamic Refugee Invasion : 77 Percent are Young Men of Military Age

33

40:40

....Syrian Islamic Refugee Invasion : Obamas Plans are LUNACY for Americas Safety

34

41:00

....Syrian Islamic Refugee Invasion : Obamas IGNORES Islamic EXTERMINATION of Christians

35

41:50

....Syrian Islamic Refugee Invasion : Resettle them in the Middle East in Islamic Nations

 

 

 

36

43:05

....GOP Toxic Illegal Immigration : Obamas Strategic Plan

37

43:55

....GOP Toxic Illegal Immigration : Marco Rubio Gang of Eight Treachery

38

44:32

....GOP Toxic Illegal Immigration : Marco Rubio FAILED his Alamo Moment of Principle Test

39

47:40

....GOP Toxic Illegal Immigration : California forever LOST to GOP Presidential Victory in 1988

40

48:18

....GOP Toxic Illegal Immigration : Politically Turning Florida and Texas into California ?

 

 

 

41

50:15

....National Conservative Political Victory is DEAD with GOP Illegal Amnesty (Marco Rubio)

 

 

 

 





CRUZ PLAN TO STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION HIGHLIGHTS

Its not that we dont know how to solve illegal immigration. What is missing is the political will to get it done. And, as president, I will get it done. We will secure the borders. Ted Cruz


SECURE THE BORDER

A Cruz Administrations first priority for immigration reform will be to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. We will:

Build a wall that works. The unsecured border with Mexico invites illegal immigrants, criminals, and terrorists to tread on American soil. I will complete the wall.

Triple the number of Border Patrol agents. Securing the border is the federal governments obligation. I will dedicate the force necessary to do that.

Increase vital aerial surveillance and other technology along the border. Adding boots on the ground is not enough. Eyes in the sky and other equipment are necessary to find and detain all illegal entrants.

Finish the biometric tracking system at our nations ports of entry. It is disgraceful that our federal government cannot keep track of those who enter the country. I will complete a biometric entry-exit tracking system.


RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW

We need a President who will follow the law, hold those who break it accountable, and take seriously the duty to protect Americans. To restore the Rule of Law, a Cruz Administration will:

End President Obamas illegal amnesty. President Obama has issued over 20 illegal executive memoranda rewarding illegality. I will rescind each and every one on my first day in office.

Increase deportations and end catch-and-release. Our laws are not being enforced. I will restore our commitment to enforcement, public safety, and the Rule of Law by rededicating DHS to fully enforcing the law, including through deportations and returns.

End sanctuary policies, sign Kates Law, and deport criminal immigrants. There are about 340 sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States. They make a mockery of our laws and endanger our citizens. I will end support for these jurisdictions.

Prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving financial benefits and strengthen E-Verify. American taxpayers should not be funding benefits for those who are here illegally, and American jobs should not go to those who are here illegally. I will protect Americans’ wellbeing by stopping the flow of taxpayer dollars and instituting a strong e-verify system.


REFORM LEGAL IMMIGRATION TO PROTECT AMERICANS

In order to strengthen our immigration system, protect national security, and better serve American workers, we must:

Suspend the issuance of all H-1B visas for 180 days to complete a comprehensive investigation and audit of pervasive allegations of abuse of the program.

New allegations detail appalling abuses of the H-1B visa program ... a program meant to create American jobs and spur economic growth.

I will suspend the program for 180 days to investigate abuses.

Halt any increases in legal immigration so long as American unemployment remains unacceptably high.

The purpose of legal immigration should be to grow the economy, not to displace American workers.

Under no circumstances should legal immigration levels be adjusted upwards so long as work force participation rates remain below historical averages.




Enforce the public-charge doctrine. Current law requires legal immigrants to certify that they will be economically self-sufficient. A Cruz Administration will ensure they do not receive government assistance, which defies the law and harms American taxpayers.

End birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship was not intended to legalize the children of people who are breaking the law by entering and staying in the country illegally. I will take steps to pass legislation or a constitutional amendment to end it.


We stopped the Gang of Eight bill. Ted Cruz led the fight against the establishment. We would be living under amnesty right now if Cruz had not succeeded.

Rush Limbaugh



 photo Ted-Cruz--Ronald-Reagan-1_zpsbd7x32sc.jpg

26 posted on 12/15/2015 1:13:54 PM PST by Patton@Bastogne
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To: Dr. Sivana
But, if he is doing it for the sake of his political career, he is better at it than Romney, McCain, who were both amazingly tone deaf. He is also trying to please the right people

I can't argue that, it is a marked improvement over pleasing his big money donors. Maybe he has turned over a new leaf.
27 posted on 12/15/2015 1:14:59 PM PST by JoSixChip
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To: conservativejoy

I really would like Sessions to back away from Cruz...Sessions is a good man, and I would hate for any of that CFR and other things that Cruz has flip and flop on to rub off on him....


28 posted on 12/15/2015 1:17:27 PM PST by HarleyLady27 (TRUMP SUPPORTER 100% from day ONE!!!)
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To: RinaseaofDs
Cruz can be taught.

Great, more on-the-job training. Why not just elect someone who can hit the ground running?
29 posted on 12/15/2015 1:18:00 PM PST by JoSixChip
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To: SoConPubbie
And yet we hear no outrage from the Trumpkins concerning all of the positions he has changed over the last two years?!

Of course.

Trump flips are good.

Cruz flips are bad.

30 posted on 12/15/2015 1:21:11 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: conservativejoy

Good day lady!
Not going to read posts, will probably be:
Trump said it first.
Cruz is only doing this because he is a slimy guy, and in his heart he wants our country flooded with illegals, criminal and terrorists. Just trying to fool you.
His wife is a secret partner in collusion to rip off Americans with her employer.


31 posted on 12/15/2015 1:22:20 PM PST by libbylu (Trump - BICKERING LIKE A SCHOOLBOY. (I said it before Cruz did)!!!)
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To: ground_fog
Especially when he knows it won’t pass. Flip flop!

Cruz being for something that won't pass, that's bad.

Trump being something that won't pass, that's good.

32 posted on 12/15/2015 1:23:17 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: conservativejoy

What happened to the 500% increase?


33 posted on 12/15/2015 1:27:45 PM PST by Hugin ("First thing--get yourself a firearm!" Sheriff Ed Galt, Last Man Standing.)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

This is impossible because Cruz caused all the H1B visas ever.


34 posted on 12/15/2015 1:32:04 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (0bama "more interested in promoting homosexuality in the military than he is in defeating our enemy")
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To: Hugin

You fail to understand.


35 posted on 12/15/2015 1:32:14 PM PST by FourPeas (Tone matters.)
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To: ground_fog

Kind of like voting to fast track TPA, then voting against it.


36 posted on 12/15/2015 1:32:47 PM PST by Hugin ("First thing--get yourself a firearm!" Sheriff Ed Galt, Last Man Standing.)
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To: Sacajaweau

I’ll give the guy a pass. He did land on the correct position, having been informed by us conservatives in the streets on the point.


37 posted on 12/15/2015 1:32:57 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (0bama "more interested in promoting homosexuality in the military than he is in defeating our enemy")
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To: FourPeas

I guess so.


38 posted on 12/15/2015 1:33:30 PM PST by Hugin ("First thing--get yourself a firearm!" Sheriff Ed Galt, Last Man Standing.)
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To: Hugin

Cruz is responding to thee voters who have contacted him on the issue voicing their concerns.


39 posted on 12/15/2015 1:45:09 PM PST by conservativejoy (Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God,,,, We can elect Ted Cruz!)
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To: conservativejoy

Well, I’m always happy when someone comes around to the right side of an issue. Too bad you guys don’t let go of stuff Trump said 15 years ago that he has since changed his mind on.


40 posted on 12/15/2015 2:02:59 PM PST by Hugin ("First thing--get yourself a firearm!" Sheriff Ed Galt, Last Man Standing.)
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