As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to reshape hiring rules to move U.S. citizens to the front of the line and freeze new H-1B skilled-worker visas for one year, unless they're given direct approval from a state agency. State Rep. Ann Johnson, a Democrat, called the move "nothing more than a political stunt" and told “Morning in America” it will ultimately hurt the state. #Texas #Immigration #Education Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would investigate public agencies and universities that employ those with H-1B visas, a program the Trump administration has also targeted.
'Jobs were transferred to immigrants'