U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein responding to your message

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March 7, 2007

Mr. Robert

where-I-live  

Dear Mr.:

       Thank you for writing to me about the H-1B temporary worker 
program.  I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to 
respond.
       
       As you may know, the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform 
Act of 2006" (S. 2611) included provisions relating to H-1B visas.  
During deliberations, I voted to increase the annual cap on H-1B visas 
from the current level of 65,000 to 115,000.  I have also supported 
limited increases in H-1B visa levels in the past, because the fact is that 
while United States businesses should work to find U.S. workers first, it 
is important to be able to bring in skilled foreign workers if demand 
exceeds the domestic supply.
       
       While I have reservations about an automatic annual escalator, 
the need for limited numbers of foreign workers is certainly apparent and 
I agree that the H-1B visa cap should be considered so that economic 
conditions can be assessed.  Please know that I will keep your concerns 
in mind as Congress exercises oversight of the H-1B temporary worker 
program.
       
       Once again, thank you for writing.  I hope that you will keep me 
informed on issues of importance to you.  Best regards
			
			Sincerely yours,

			Dianne Feinstein
			United States Senator

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