Immigration Reform Is An Early Priority After the Inauguration 11/12/2012

By: Grant Godfrey

According to the Huffington Post the Senate Democrats are planning on making immigration reform a priority post-inauguration. While exact measures or legislation have not been disclosed, Washington is showing an increased willingness to tackle what has proven to be a politically dividing topic. Many businesses find our immigration system to be confusing and too rigid to be able to adapt to 21st century business practices. Future legislation could provide needed flexibility so that U.S. employers can focus on hiring and retaining top educated workers who fill critical functions in their organizations.

MBBP’s immigration practice has experience advising companies ranging from start-ups to multi-national corporations, as well as experience advising families and individual workers. If you have any questions about this article, or any other important immigration topic, do not hesitate to contact a member of the Immigration Team.