Settling for Academia?: H-1B Visas and the Career Choices of International Students in the United States

The yearly cap on H-1B visas became binding for the first time in 2004, making it harder for college-educated foreigners to work in the United States. However, academic institutions are exempt from the cap, and citizens of five countries (Canada, Mexico, Chile, Singapore, and Australia) have access...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of human resources 2019, Vol.54 (2), p.401-429
Hauptverfasser:	Amuedo-Dorantes, Catalina, Furtado, Delia
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Schlagworte:	Career development planning Employment Foreign students Immigrants Noncitizens Occupational choice Passports & visas
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