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ACIP Applauds Administrative Reforms to U.S. Immigration System

Thu, 02/02/2012

Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today applauded the Obama Administration for announcing a series of administrative reforms to improve the high-skilled immigration system for the world’s top talent, and the agencies’ continued efforts to work side-by-side with U.S. businesses to grow the economy and create jobs. 


‘Economy Built to Last’ Must Include Welcoming Top World Talent to America

Tue, 01/24/2012
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today applauded President Barack Obama for recognizing in his 2012 State of the Union Address the importance of highly educated, foreign-born professionals to America’s innovation ecosystem and urged his Administration and Congress to move beyond words and to enact legislation this year that would, once and for all, fix the U.S. employment-based immigration system.

ACIP Applauds President Obama for Streamlining Tourist Visa Processing and Entry, Urges Expansion to Trusted Employers

Fri, 01/20/2012
 Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today released the following statement to commend President Obama for an Executive Order announced yesterday to fast-track tourist visas and airport entry for pre-approved, low-risk visitors, and to encourage him to extend increased efficiencies to Trusted Employers as well.

ACIP Commends House Passage of Bill to Eliminate Per-country Limits on Employment-based Green Cards

Tue, 11/29/2011
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today released the following statement in reaction to passage of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011 (H.R. 3012) by the U.S. House of Representatives with a 389-15 vote.

ACIP Commends Agency Action Streamlining L-1 Visa Application Process

Fri, 11/04/2011
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today applauded U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for their administrative action to create a more efficient and predictable L-1 visa application process by allowing employers to bundle their visa petitions. 

ACIP Applauds USCIS Director Mayorkas for Agency Efforts Encouraging Job Creation and Economic Growth

Fri, 10/21/2011
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today applauded U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas for his leadership and the work by his agency to create an environment that fosters economic growth and where U.S. employers are able to drive job creation.          

ACIP Applauds Bill to Clear Employment-based Green Card Backlogs & Help Employers Drive U.S Economic Growth

Fri, 10/07/2011
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today released a press release in support of the Protecting American Families and Businesses Act of 2011 (H.R. 3119), introduced by House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and co-sponsored by Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)

ACIP Applauds House Judiciary Subcommittee for Focus on Critical Issue

Wed, 10/05/2011
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today applauded the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for holding a hearing on the vital role foreign-born U.S.-educated advanced STEM degree holders can play in America’s economic recovery.

ACIP Commends Bill to End Employment-based Green Card Per-country Limits & Urges Congress to Make More Green Cards Available

Mon, 09/26/2011
Washington, D.C. – The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) today released the following statement in support of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 3012), introduced by Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and co-sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX).