All articles tagged with #talent attraction
China has introduced the K visa to attract STEM talent, offering a flexible, sponsor-free pathway aimed at competing with the US H-1B visa, especially amid US immigration restrictions and fee hikes, though details and international appeal remain uncertain.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to attract tech workers who are deterred by the US's new $100,000 H-1B visa fees, positioning Canada as an alternative destination for global talent, amid similar efforts by Germany and the UK.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo criticized Alabama's strict abortion laws, calling them "draconian" and warning that they will backfire by driving away businesses and talented individuals. Raimondo expressed support for the Biden administration's stance on women's healthcare but emphasized the negative impact these laws will have on attracting businesses to states that are hostile to women. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has asserted the state's right to prosecute those who assist women in traveling out of state for abortions, prompting a lawsuit by the ACLU and Yellowhammer Fund.