In 2007, a Microsoft lobbyist proposed a solution to the H-1B visa cap limitations that were affecting the company’s access to foreign labor. During a dinner party, the lobbyist suggested to then-DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff that extending the Optional Practical Training (OPT) duration could circumvent the existing H-1B visa cap issues.
Key Details:
- Year of proposal: 2007
- Proposed solution: Extend OPT duration to alleviate H-1B cap restrictions
- Affected company: Microsoft
- Key figure involved: DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff
This proposal reflects ongoing challenges in the U.S. immigration system regarding the availability of skilled foreign labor for tech companies. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @RepRileyMoore