Robert Wexler: “I rise in support of H.R. 2278. This is a positive bill because it allows work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 2278. This is a positive bill because it allows work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees. Not only will spouses be able to accompany their husband or wife who is in the United States in a nonimmigrant capacity, but these spouses will now be afforded the opportunity to be employed. It makes no sense to allow spouses to accompany their loved ones to the United States and then deny them the opportunity to be employed. Global companies are finding it increasingly difficult to relocate foreign nationals to the United States. This bill makes relocation easier since spouses will not have to forgo their career, ambitions or a second income, which is increasingly necessary. This bill is also positive since it contains a 6-month reduction in the period of time during which certain intracompany transferees have to be continuously employed before applying for admission to the United States. Without this bill, companies who recruit and hire individuals overseas with specialized skills to meet the needs of their clients will be able to bring these employees more expeditiously.”