How work permits for foreign spouses and students hurt Americans

The number of students graduating with STEM degrees already far exceeds the number of STEM jobs available but powerful interests in the business community are pushing Congress to allow more foreign skilled workers into the country.

America’s workforce is under pressure, not just from automation and global competition, but from federal immigration policies that have quietly incentivized employers to favor temporary foreign labor over hiring Americans. From H-4 spousal work permits to student visa work training (OPT/CPT) to H-1B guest workers...