Jack Chen (he/him)

Associate General Counsel for U.S. Immigration at Microsoft. Tweets on immigration are on behalf of Microsoft. Other random musings are my own.

[Coalition For the American Dream @coalition_dream]

New Report Details Staggering $1 Trillion Cost of Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (#DACA) Program https://t.co/Wv6NSg5PZx

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

At Microsoft, we see how our #DACA employees make incredible contributions to our company and to the communities to which they belong. Joel's story is a powerful one. We're grateful to know him and to have the opportunity to support and sponsor his employment-based path.

[FWD.us @FWDus]

Meet Joel, a @Microsoft employee & former #DACA recipient. Before obtaining an employment-based visa, his future was uncertain. Microsoft was committed to helping Joel access stable legal protection. Other employers may be able to do the same. Learn more: https://t.co/Dcd9xVUj2c

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

Microsoft is proud to join 50+ U.S. companies in urging the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold #DACA and protect the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers who contribute to our nation and call America home. We stand with them in their pursuit of a secure and dignified future.

[Kevin Scott @kevin_scott]

To my partners at OpenAI: We have seen your petition and appreciate your desire potentially to join Sam Altman at Microsoft’s new AI Research Lab. Know that if needed, you have a role at Microsoft that matches your compensation and advances our collective mission.

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

@fxshaw

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

@Salaman @reiinakano Thanks @Salaman, you’re too kind.

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

Today, Microsoft joined @NatImmForum and 60 companies and trade associations to urge congressional leaders to advance a permanent legislative solution for #Dreamers. Dreamers are essential to our workforce and economic well-being and deserve a clear path to citizenship.

[Forum @forum_together]

Sixty companies and trade associations issued a letter urging Congress to enact a permanent solution for Dreamers. “American businesses in numerous key sectors rely on DACA beneficiaries in their workforce,” the signatories stated.

Read our statement: https://t.co/CrLSeQ5yAA

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

11 years ago, #DACA was created and three years ago, Microsoft stood on the steps of the Supreme Court alongside @Princeton as the court released its decision protecting the program. Microsoft has long advocated for a permanent pathway to citizenship for all #Dreamers.

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Dreamers are essential to the strength of our nation. Today, on #DACA's 11th anniversary, let's continue to recognize the importance of bipartisan action to provide long-term protection and a path to citizenship for #Dreamers.

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

The tremendous promise of #AI will bring spectacular advances for humanity, but only if we thoughtfully channel that power "for humanity." @BradSmi details Part 1 of our current ideas toward that goal, focusing on governance.

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

AI may be the most consequential technology advance of our lifetime. Today we announced a 5-point blueprint for Governing AI. It addresses current and emerging issues, brings the public and private sector together, and ensures this tool serves all society. https://t.co/zYektkQlZy

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

The green card backlog is so long that it causes children of highly skilled immigrants to age out of eligibility for permanent residence. This is self-defeating and nonsensical. We appreciate the bipartisan effort to fix this with the America's Children Act.

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

The America's CHILDREN Act would help protect the children of long-term visa-holders from aging out of the immigration system. We applaud the bipartisan leadership of @SenAlexPadilla @SenRandPaul @RepDeborahRoss @RepMMM @RepBera on this vital legislation.

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

I remember when domestic #visa #revalidation was discontinued. It’s a major step to see @StateDept move toward a pilot program to bring it back and alleviate one of the huge, needless uncertainties/obstacles faced by so many. https://t.co/OGie0l2TAe

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

What an extraordinary set of opportunities for empowerment and impact ahead for all of us.

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

Today we launched an AI-powered copilot that goes beyond search to spark critical thinking and creative expression. I’m proud of our work with @OpenAI to build responsibility into every layer of the experience. https://t.co/mbO8JxQYcI

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

Clear summary of the state of play on immigration reform by @MHackman.

[Michelle Hackman @MHackman]

My recap of all the immigration reforms that didn't happen... https://t.co/6gEKLQsZY5

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

Bipartisanship at work! #RespectForMarriageAct

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: The House gave final approval to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions. President Joe Biden is expected to promptly sign the measure. https://t.co/Lge5IAoUSw

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

Microsoft has long supported the #EagleAct and its core provisions of eliminating EB per country limits and improving fairness in the green card process. It’s critical for Congress to consider these issues and bring much needed relief to those facing these extraordinary backlogs.

[Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center @MicrosoftIPC]

As we mark #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we thank @RepZoeLofgren @RepJohnCurtis for introducing bipartisan legislation to ensure equity in the green card process and ease the backlog. @Microsoft's success depends on our ability to attract and retain the world’s best and brightest.

[Frank X. Shaw @fxshaw]

Extending our vital technology support for Ukraine https://t.co/i487INsye7

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

I'm grateful to work with exceptionally talented people who have a heart for serving others. @Microsoft's #ProBono efforts are one of the powerful examples of what can be accomplished when people come together to increase access to, and equity within, our justice system.

[Hossein Nowbar @HNowbar]

Excited to share the Microsoft 2022 Pro Bono Report which highlights the work we’re doing to provide those in need w/ access to legal services. Thank you to our pro bono program team, volunteers, & nonprofit organizations who partner with us. https://t.co/Osu1dbqmTP #ProBonoWeek

[Jack Chen (he/him) @jakchen]

Dreamers have lived with uncertainty for far too long. Today, @Microsoft joined @coalition_dream and 80+ business leaders on a letter to congressional leaders urging swift passage of a bipartisan legislative solution for #DACA recipients. https://t.co/seiT4d9FSF

[Coalition For the American Dream @coalition_dream]

80+ top businesses and associations are standing with #Dreamers today and every day following the Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling on the #DACA policy. Read our letter to Congressional leaders calling for a bipartisan solution to protect Dreamers now: https://t.co/90ybYRbEqJ

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

Dreamers, who were brought to this country as children, have lived with uncertainty for far too long. Yesterday's decision makes their future as uncertain as ever. We need Congress to enact a bipartisan legislative solution.
https://t.co/DDoKFjkLj4