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The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the premier global advocate for technology, representing the world's most innovative companies.
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    Feb 6
    Catch up on DC’s leading tech policy summit, #TheIntersect2026. Lawmakers, tech CEOs & policy stakeholders gathered to discuss how innovation is rapidly reshaping economies & societies worldwide and to explore America’s role in the global tech landscape.
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    Feb 7, 2019
    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.
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    ITI Applauds Introduction of The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act - Information Technology...
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    Jun 2, 2021
    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.
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    Jun 2, 2021
    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. bit.ly/2S7kOut
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    ITI: Bipartisan EAGLE Act Would Help Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Innovation - Information...
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    Sep 27, 2021
    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.
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    Mar 17, 2020
    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: itic.org/coronavirus
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    Mar 3, 2018
    Tech industry remains committed to urging the White House to continue the #H4 visa program.
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    Tech Group Says U.S. Unlikely to Back Off on H-1B Spouses Rule
    A technology industry group said the delay of a Trump administration proposal to rescind work permits for spouses of high-skilled foreign workers isn’t likely to lead to any change in plans to end...
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    Apr 6, 2018
    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.
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    Apr 6, 2018
    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 nytimes.com/2018/04/06/us/…
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    Jan 18, 2018
    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. buff.ly/2mKQ92z
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    Sep 30, 2018
    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
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    Apr 6, 2018
    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
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    Thousands of Indian Women Find Their American Dreams in Jeopardy (Published 2018)
    Spouses of skilled workers from India have been told that their work permits, which can mean the difference between struggling and thriving, are likely to be revoked.
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    Mar 27, 2019
    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." wapo.st/2HKjHu6
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    Apr 24, 2019
    .@DeseretNews examines the important impact of H-4 work programs on local U.S. economies & recruiting tech talent, featuring @Adobe & ITI's Karolina Filipiak. bit.ly/2VlgRSO
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    Apr 17, 2018
    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 money.cnn.com/2018/04/16/new…
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    Jun 4, 2021
    Humbled and honored @ratemyskyperoom. Will make sure #gordonbitko better displays the Calvin & Hobbes book next time to boost the chances for a 10/10
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    Jun 4, 2021
    Maps are art. Pennants. The Lion King. Plant. Well angled. 9/10 #gordonbitco @ITI_TechTweets
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