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U.S. Senate Votes To Raise Fees For Bringing Skilled Workers From Other Countries - 10/30/07

29th October 2007

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By Jesse Russell

The US Senate has approved a plan that would increase the fees placed on companies who bring in skilled workers from other countries. The measure would bump the fee to $3,500. Meanwhile, the European Union has stepped closer to issuing a “blue card” which would make it easier for professionals from countries outside of the EU to accelerate through the visa process. The money raised from the new increased fees in the US would be used for math, science, and engineering scholarships.

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