On H1B Visas: Scott Walker Will Fight For American Workers, Senators Cruz and Rubio Not So Much.

Red State ^ | May 22, 2015 | Repair Man Jack

[grania]

I thought Rand Paul’s “truce” on social issues was to follow the Constitution and want them to be issues solved on the state level. That’s the way it should be. Conservatives will do much better when the issues are more personal and easier to address in terms that impact people’s lives.

[Unmarked Package]

xzins, thank you for contacting the Cruz campaign on the issue of legal immigration.

If Ted Cruz alters his position, it will come only if more recent evidence contradicts and disproves the studies and data he relied on in 2013 and not from political expediency for an election. In 2013, he was honestly convinced that raising the cap of H-1B visas would promote jobs and economic growth. If a preponderance of new facts on H-1B visas for STEM graduates support a modified stance, Cruz will NOT hold on to a position that harms U.S. workers or wages.

Why do I believe this of Cruz? I believe it because Cruz answered YES to the following question in the NumbersUSA candidate survey in 2012:

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Oppose Unnecessary Worker Importation? Should Congress institute safeguards that will prevent importation of foreign workers (particularly on permanent visas) if their presence would threaten the jobs or depress the wages of American workers?

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Incidentally, Cruz got a perfect score on the issue of illegal and legal immigration in the NumbersUSA candidate survey earning him the title of "True Reformer" and a grade of A+ since 2012.

I believe it will have to be evidence showing that the country as a whole suffers from the policy and not isolated cases in a few companies.

Most importantly, I trust Cruz believes what he says on the issues of legal and illegal immigration and will act accordingly before and after an election.

[skeeter]

I choose Cruz first as well, and follow his lead to not speak ill of other (conservative) candidates, as should the rest of us.

BTW I will also vote for Walker should he be the candidate, THEN no one else.

[SoConPubbie]

Excellent reply!

[SoConPubbie]

Most importantly, I trust Cruz believes what he says on the issues of legal and illegal immigration and will act accordingly before and after an election.

And he has earned that trust by not wavering on his positions.

[Georgia Girl 2]

I think Walker is just another establishment guy and I fear he cannot win a general election but I will admit I am very troubled by My prince Ted Cruz and his vote for cloture on the trade bill yesterday. I don’t know how he explains that one away. I’m not thrilled about the Iran deal either.

[Jack Black]

FYI.

[Jack Black]

I believe it will have to be evidence showing that the country as a whole suffers from the policy and not isolated cases in a few companies.

Profoundly ridiculous statement. The H1B visa scam has been happening since the 1980s. Hewlett-Packard was renamed "Hewlett-Patel" by it's American workers back around 1990.

I worked at another Silicon Valley company and my department had the "train your replacement policy" way back then.

How many Hindus were their in America when we were kids? Almost none. Now they are everywhere, almost everyone one of them has displaced American workers by definition.

The statements by Cruz above make me question his judgement, if he can't sort out something as easy to see as the devastating impact of H1Bs on American STEM workers I'm amazed.

New or more data is not needed. Any fair examination of the existing data will suffice. The chart at the top of this article is a good place to start.

[Jack Black]

FYI.

[ConservingFreedom]

H-1B ping. Let me know if you're not on the list and want to be added (or are and want to be removed).

[ConservingFreedom]

turn lunchpail Democrats into Republicans for a generation.

No thanks! We've been doing that for years, and all it has done is push the Republican party further to the left.

It's not a leftist position to base the legal immigration system, first and foremost, on protecting American workers and American wages. Nor is it a conservative position to let corporations with no loyalty to America gut the American middle class to fatten their bottom lines.

Remember "Reagan Democrats"? The Gipper won them over on his terms - and on this issue we have a chance to repeat that.

[ConservingFreedom]

I have contacted the Cruz campaign to suggest that Cruz is wrong on these visas and should follow the lead of Senator Sessions. My contact assured me that they would pass that along.

I did the same and never even got a reply.

[ConservingFreedom]

But isn’t correlation insufficient proof of causation?

Correlation makes a good case for causation in the absence of an alternative explanation. Wages rose until 1970 and stagnated since then; what other than immigration has been at one level before 1970 and consistently at a very different level since then?

[Dr. Sivana]

BTW where are most of the foreign born IT workers schooled? In Mexico, India, China, or the USA?

India has a big advantage because many Indians learn a version of English. We see Pakistanis and other mIdle Eastern countries, as well (not necessarily Muslim). Chinese is present, but not where I've been. They are notorious for stealing info, even if they are not outright agents, they can be co-opted for a one shot on a pure race appeal. (Source: friend of mine who was assigned to that in FBI).

[Dr. Sivana]

I thought Rand Paul’s “truce” on social issues was to follow the Constitution and want them to be issues solved on the state level.

Funny that he never talks about such a truce on economic or war/defense issues. Everyone always wants to pro-lifers to shut up. NO DEAL.

[Freedom56v2]

Can you please provide some sort of facts to support your contention? Thanks.

[Freedom56v2]

Walker is the man. He has acted against the liberal darkness, he has taken immense heat from them, trashing the capital, threatening his family, he stood and stood strong against every liberal spear thrown at him and the citizens rewarded him for it.

He is the first one to say that there are hundreds of thousands of IT workers being laid off, we don’t need more IT workers, we have plenty of them.

BTW where are most of the foreign born IT workers schooled? In Mexico, India, China, or the USA?

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From what someone posted on another thread, in the future, H-1B visas may not necessarily be limited to IT workers

To: bushwon

And if you think H1B abuse will stay limited to Information Technology pros forever - think again:

http://www.h1base.com/content/h1boccupations

Below is a list of all the Jobs / Occupations that qualify to get issued an H1B visa (they are Not listed in any specific preference or order)

Occupations In Architecture, Engineering, And Surveying
Architectural Occupations,
Aeronautical Engineering Occupations,
Electrical/ Electronics Engineering Occupations,
Civil Engineering Occupations,
Ceramic Engineering Occupations,
Mechanical Engineering Occupations,
Chemical Engineering Occupations,
Mining And Petroleum Engineering Occupations,
Metallurgy And Metallurgical Engineering Occupations,
Industrial Engineering Occupations,
Agricultural Engineering Occupations,
Marine Engineering Occupations,
Nuclear Engineering Occupations,
Drafters,
Surveying/ Cartographic Occupations,
Other Occupations In Architecture, Engineering, And Surveying.

Occupations In Mathematics And Physical Sciences
Occupations In Mathematics,
Occupations In Astronomy,
Occupations In Chemistry,
Occupations In Physics,
Occupations In Geology,
Occupations In Meteorology,
Other Occupations In Mathematics And Physical Sciences

Computer Science & IT, and Telecom Occupations
Occupations In Systems Analysis And Programming,
Occupations In Data Communications And Networks,
Occupations In Computer System User Support,
Occupations In Computer System Technical Support,
Other Computer-Related Occupations

Occupations In Life Sciences
Occupations In Agricultural Sciences,
Occupations In Biological Sciences,
Occupations In Psychology,
Other Occupations In Life Sciences

Occupations In Medicine And Health
Physicians And Surgeons,
Osteopaths,
Dentists,
Veterinarians,
Pharmacists,
Registered Nurses,
Therapists,
Dieticians,
Occupations In Medical And Dental Technology,
Other Occupations In Medicine And Health

Occupations In Education & Research
Occupations In College And University Education,
Occupations In Secondary School Education,
Occupations In Preschool, Primary School, And Kindergarten Education,
Occupations In Education Of Persons With Disabilities,
Home Economists And Farm Advisers,
Occupations In Vocational Education,
Other Occupations In Education

Occupations in Writing and Languages
Writers,
Editors: Publication, Broadcast, And Script,
Other Occupations In Writing

Occupations in Finance and Administrative Specializations
Accountants, Auditors, And Related Occupations,
Budget And Management Systems Analysis Occupations,
Purchasing Management Occupations,
Sales And Distribution Management Occupations,
Advertising Management Occupations,
Public Relations Management Occupations,
Personnel Administration Occupations,
Inspectors And Investigators, Managerial And Public Service,
Other Administrative Occupations

Occupations in Business Management & Administration
Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing Industry Managers And Officials,
Mining Industry Managers And Officials,
Construction Industry Managers And Officials,
Manufacturing Industry Managers And Officials,
Transportation, Communication, And Utilities Industry Managers And Officials,
Wholesale And Retail Trade Managers And Officials,
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate Managers And Officials
Service Industry Managers And Officials,
Public Administration Managers And Officials,
Miscellaneous Managers And Officials

OTHER Specialty Occupations as listed below
Occupations In Economics,
Occupations In Political Science,
Occupations In History,
Occupations In Sociology,
Occupations In Anthropology,
Other Occupations In Social Sciences,
Librarians,
Archivists,
Museum Curators And Related Occupations,
Other Occupations In Museum, Library, And Archival Sciences,
Lawyers,
Judges,
Other Occupations In Law And Jurisprudence,
Clergy,
Other Occupations In Religion And Theology,
Commercial Artists: Designers And Illustrators, Graphic Arts,
Environmental, Product, And Related Designers,
Other Occupations In Art,
Occupations In Music,
Other Occupations In Entertainment And Recreation,
Occupations In Social And Welfare Work,
Miscellaneous Professional, Technical, And Managerial Occupations, Sales Promotion Occupations,
Fashion Models

[zeestephen]

H-1B ping.

In case you have not seen this material on a pending H-4 visa, which will allow the spouse of a H-1B to work in the USA.

From Center for Immigration Studies (cis.org):

“Stealth Work Force of as Many as 179,600 H-4 Workers Due To Be Authorized”

http://cis.org/north/stealth-work-force-many-179600-h-4-workers-due-authorized

“Update on Lawsuit over Work Permits for Spouses of H-1Bs”

http://www.cis.org/miano/update-lawsuit-over-work-permits-spouses-h-1bs