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Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020m world 。

Waubonsee Community College will host several free concerts in December. The concerts will feature traditional holiday music and a variety of different musical styles and performing groups, according to a press release from Waubonsee. The performances include the Electronic Music Ensemble from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Von Ohlen Hall, Room 114; Jazz Combo and Chorale, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Aurora Downtown Campus, held in conjunction with First Fridays and the popular Cocoa Crawl; General Student Recital, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Von Ohlen Hall, Room 114; Waubonsee Concert Band, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Auditorium; and the Waubonsee Jazz Ensemble, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Auditorium. For more information, go to calendar.waubonsee.edu/humanities. The Kane County Forest Preserve District’s “Winter Trek with a Naturalist” series invites participants 18 years old and older to explore different nature preserves each month. Led by a district naturalist, the hikes will focus on covering significant ground, with occasional stops for interpretation and discussions about the ecology of each preserve, officials said. Hikes are set for 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Fabyan Forest Preserve, 1925 Batavia Ave. in Geneva; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 Route 31 in Batavia; and from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve at 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee. Advance registration is required. To register, go to www.kaneforest.com/register, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com. For more information, go to www.kaneforest.com or find the district on social media by searching @forestpreserve. From Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 29, the Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site at 14520 River Road in Plano will be decorated for the holiday season and hosting holiday house tours, officials said. Guided tours and grounds passes will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays during that time. The Museum Store will be open during this period for holiday shopping. For more information on events at the site and links for ticketing, go to https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/upcoming-events. The city of Geneva is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program. The community is invited to drop off new, unwrapped gifts at two city of Geneva locations: The foyer of the City Hall Building Division, 109 James St.; and the vestibule at the Geneva Public Works Department, 1800 South St. The last day to donate is Monday, Dec. 9, city officials said. The American Public Works Association Fox Valley Branch, which Geneva is a member of, is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s popular donation program, officials said. St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold its monthly free spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the church, 994 N. Fifth Ave. in St. Charles. Guests may dine indoors and enjoy live music, or take meals home. Each meal includes salad, garlic bread, spaghetti, meatballs and a homemade dessert, church officials said. A Kane County Forest Preserve District naturalist will lead a monthly circle of conversation over yarn art, district officials said. Participants can bring their own knit, crochet or other yarn art project to work within a group of like-minded yarn enthusiasts, according to district officials. Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome. All programs are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles. Programs are set for Saturdays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8. These free programs are for all ages. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. To register, go to www.kaneforest.com/register, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com. For more information, go to www.kaneforest.com or find the district on social media by searching @forestpreserve.Gavin Newsom and the Democrats' Delusional Recovery

The Indo-US nuclear deal was arguably the highest point of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh 's 10-year term. The deal scripted India's transition from a pariah nuclear weapon state to a legitimate one on the world stage, thus ending decades of isolation effected by the Non-Proliferation Treaty and other technology denial regimes. ET Year-end Special Reads Two sectors that rose on India's business horizon in 2024 2025 outlook: Is it time for cautious optimism or rekindling animal spirits? 2024: Govt moves ahead with simultaneous polls plan; India holds largest democratic exercise In doing so, Singh permanently changed the trajectory of India's relations with the US and its perception in Indian politics. The Left, which had opposed the deal and even withdrawn support from his government, suffered heavy losses in the 2009 elections. The conversation had begun after the Vajpayee government carried out the 1998 nuclear tests. Through the years, Jaswant Singh and ex-NSA Brajesh Mishra took discussions to the point that India started exploring a positive agenda in the Indo-US folder. The Vajpayee team had settled for an incremental approach through what it called the NSSP (Next Steps in Strategic Partnership) process. It had started talking about an exception for India to conduct nuclear trade, secured endorsements of Russia and France but had made little headway with the US. When Singh assumed office, he decided on a holistic approach. It started with Condoleezza Rice, the then US NSA visiting India in March 2005. She conveyed Bush administration's intent to sell F16s to Pakistan but added that Washington was ready to discuss civil nuclear cooperation with India. 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He is believed to have told his officials that there should be no half measures in dealing with the US and second, he was convinced that until the issue of India's nuclear weapon status is resolved, full potential of the relationship will not be achieved. It was in this backdrop that Indian negotiators approached the conversation with the US between April and July 2005. As a result, the final joint statement on July 18 had a comprehensive set of commitments from both sides. The Bush administration agreed to work with Congress, adjust laws, ask other countries to do the same and start nuclear commerce. India, for its part, agreed to come up with Separation Plan identifying civil and military reactors, put civil reactors under IAEA safeguards and continue the moratorium on nuclear testing. Singh managed to keep things together as an administrator and a politician. His often repeated mantra was: In democracy, there can be no revolution, but only evolution. The N-deal was disruptive. It led to a divide within the system, the department of atomic energy, within Congress party and the then ruling UPA, as well as within BJP, where some saw it as furthering the Vajpayee legacy while others chose to oppose it. Singh pursued a nudge and push approach to manage these rifts and in several cases achieved consensus. Like, DAE was on board once the 123 Agreement was firmed up, where India got the US to agree to allow DAE to purse its fast breeder programme, develop enrichment and reprocessing technologies and, more importantly, work out a detailed termination section in the agreement, where India can reserve its right for a nuclear test in case the agreement were to fall at any later stage. This, along with built-in fuel supply assurances, took care of DAE's concerns, bringing on board the scientific community. It also helped later when APJ Abdul Kalam 's voice of support came handy to get Samajwadi Party to support the deal and prevent the Singh government from falling when the Left withdrew support and moved a no-confidence motion. His persuasion worked within his own party, where he faced considerable opposition on grounds that the party should dictate policy and not the other way round. The only other folder Singh pursued with such intent was peace with Pakistan, but that hit ground zero with 26/11 attacks, ending a pursuit he had, otherwise, refused to give up despite previous terror attacks. The N-deal also delivered an inadvertent reality check on China when it sought to block India's case for a waiver at the Nuclear Suppliers Group . Like many economists, Singh had probably believed in the peaceful rise of China through global economic integration. Later, he seemingly reversed his approach in the light of growing Chinese aggressiveness. 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