Marketplace: New era of semiconductor manufacturing clashes with dated immigration laws – Fragomen
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June 27, 2024
Sandra Sheridan Reguerin
Partner
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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[email protected]
T:+1 480 305 2739
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Sandra Sheridan Reguerin
Partner
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Email
[email protected]
T:+1 480 305 2739
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Sandra Sheridan Reguerin
Partner
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Email
[email protected]
T:+1 480 305 2739
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Despite the resurgence of semiconductor manufacturing jobs in the US following the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, filling these positions presents challenges due to a shortage of skilled workers. This shortage is prompting reliance on immigrant workers, notably through the H-1B visa program. However, the program, intended for specialized foreign workers, faces an overwhelming demand.
Partner Sandra Sheridan Reguerin recently shared insights with Marketplace about these challenges and their impacts on the US semiconductor sector, highlighting the disconnect between the push for its growth and outdated immigration policies.
She highlights that, with less than 20% of H-1B visa applications approved for FY 2025, there is a pressing need for updated immigration policies to support the sector’s growth and innovation. The complexities of the current system are hindering companies’ ability to retain skilled foreign talent essential for advancing semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.
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Sandra Sheridan Reguerin
Partner
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Email
[email protected]
T:+1 480 305 2739
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Sandra Sheridan Reguerin
Partner
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Email
[email protected]
T:+1 480 305 2739
Share
Sandra Sheridan Reguerin
Partner
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Email
[email protected]
T:+1 480 305 2739
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Healthcare Practice Leader Sarah Peterson and Associate Nicole Bennett discuss the significance of June 30 for International Medical Graduates and how immigration delays impact an IMG’s ability to transition into medical practice.
Media mentions
Partner Charlotte Wills and Lead Analyst Dominic Dietrich discuss the evolving landscape of remoter work and digital nomads in OECD countries.
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Partners Kenneth Lau and Aim-on Larpisal and Director Khalisha Sharifah explore Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s proposal for a six-nation regional visa, which has perhaps drawn premature comparisons to the Schengen Area visa in Europe.
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Practice Leader of EA Co-ordination Kasia Pinska, Senior Immigration Manager Nayra Maria Prado Marrero and Senior Consultant Miguel Cortés Ordóñez provide an overview of how Spanish employers can bring international audio-visual sector talent to Spain.
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Partner F. Joseph Paldino and Senior Associates Clark Cannon and Jiyun Lauren Seo are recognized in Utah Business’s 2024 Legal Elite.
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Fragomen Ireland wins “WEA Best Place To Work” at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024, announced at a black-tie gala in Dublin.
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