Debate is swirling within the incoming Trump administration over the future of H1B visas, issued to highly skilled immigrant workers. It’s an issue dividing tech and big business who support the program and some core Trump supporters who want to limit immigration.
North Carolina is one of the top states for issuing those visas, and much of that is due to tech companies in the Triangle.
“At Research Triangle Park, whether you’re looking at SAS, GSK, pharma companies, IBM, Cisco, all the big tech players, and more life science companies they all need talent,” said Morrisville Councilmember Steve Rao…