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[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

The lack of awareness surrounding the H-1B visa program and its profound impact on our country is deeply concerning. While there is a need for reform to better protect workers, it’s crucial to understand that America’s success has long been driven by the invaluable contributions of H-1B visa holders.

[Emily Neumann @immigrationgirl]

Umm, that’s because they are stuck waiting for green cards they have already been vetted and approved for. All other countries on that list can get their green cards within a few years so don’t remain on H-1B visas for any length of time.

[Improve The Dream @ImproveTheDream]

Aneesh Komanduri is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Arkansas, with a focus on causality, generative modeling, and trustworthy AI. (1/2)

[Niranjana Save @nirsave]

While the H1-B visa system and the employment-based green card backlogs need major reform, the fact remains that the children affected by these outdated immigration laws spend decades being educated by American institutions (as early as kindergarten and often in STEM fields) and assimilating into American culture, only to be overlooked and forced back into the system after they age out.

Along with an immigration process that values merit, it’s dire that a fair chance is given to those kids who are American in every sense.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

While the following post is a few years old, I’d still like to share it: https://t.co/wvaxRBQVLJ

@NirSave and I wrote this to highlight just how outdated our current legal immigration system is and how children of long-term visa holders, raised and educated on American soil, age out and are ultimately kicked out of the system.

At the risk of sounding redundant, I’d like to reemphasize: these children grow up and identify as Americans in EVERY sense of the word.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

Although H1B visa is not without its flaws, it has contributed to the growth of US economy tremendously. The high skilled immigration does need some overhaul where the children of long term visa holders are not left behind either.

[Improve The Dream @ImproveTheDream]

On behalf of the Improve the Dream team, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, full of gratitude and warmth. Today, we are especially thankful for the family, friends, and allies who make up the support systems of children of long-term visa holders.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

I’m an example of somebody that has gone through the legal immigration system my entire life and still am not a citizen. If I had a dollar every time somebody asked why I didn’t just “apply for citizenship,” I’d have a hell of a lot of dollars.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

Some insightful text from the USCIS policy alert below👇🏽

[Dip Patel @TheDipPatel]

Around 90% of children of long term visa holders are pursuing or have completed a STEM or health care degree.

Yet, they face being forced out of the country after being raised and educated in the U.S.

[Dip Patel @TheDipPatel]

Every single day, dozens like Tanuj are actively facing leaving the country despite growing up in the U.S. with lawful status.

10,000 face the same fate every year.

Who does this benefit?

Time to #ImproveTheDream.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

So one needs to break the law in order to obtain judicial review? Absolute insanity.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

10,000 individuals age out of the system annually. The administration should take action to protect these young adults, keeping them with their families and allowing them to make meaningful contributions to our society. It is absolutely essential to treat this issue with urgency.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

My thoughts on yesterday’s executive action👇🏽

[Improve The Dream @ImproveTheDream]

Our statement on @WhiteHouse's immigration executive actions announced today and the bipartisan letter from members of Congress calling on @DHSgov and @USCIS to protect children of long-term visa holders and families affected by the green card backlog.

[Dip Patel @TheDipPatel]

Interesting response from senior @WhiteHouse official to the press, showing a lack of understanding on the stated question, as well as disregard for it.

A proper response would be to at least acknowledge the mentioned problem and express a follow up.

https://t.co/2QILYaXBNR

[Congresswoman Deborah Ross @RepDeborahRoss]

I’m grateful that @POTUS has taken decisive action to keep families together, provide more stability to Dreamers, & strengthen our economy.

However, I'm sorry to see that this does not include relief for Documented Dreamers.

Read my full statement👇

[Improve The Dream @ImproveTheDream]

Praneetha attended elementary, middle, high school, and university in the United States. She now works for a top company helping with artificial intelligence.

Despite being raised and educated lawfully, she faces leaving the country next month.

[Pareen Mhatre @PareenMhatre]

This is heartbreaking. Roshan was able to join us on the last day of our advocacy trip to DC, but self-deported the following day.

To help our cause, please visit https://t.co/640DB5w3rX.

[Dip Patel @TheDipPatel]

The economic case is clear, the moral case is clear, and it’s common sense. With bipartisan support, this must be prioritized in any executive action consideration.

Thank you @SenAlexPadilla, @RepDeborahRoss, and @RepMMM for leading 45 members of Congress on this urgent letter.