The new complicated form undermines Congressional intent for the H-1B process, which is to provide U.S. employers relatively quick access to foreign talent without wasteful bureaucratic reviews.

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"Defendants and their lawyers were given the opportunity to present their defense through the lengthy litigation process, " Salman H.

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For U.S. companies and foreign candidates alike, the process of getting an H-1B begins far in advance of the April 1 filing date.

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"If more H-1Bs were available and the process expedited, it would be great for our business, " Mr. Stanfield said.

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As part of the due diligence process for the deal, H.

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Buffenstein said his book did not even attempt to explain the bureaucratic and cumbersome process growers must endure to hire farm workers legally on H-2A visas.

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The original idea behind the Bush administration's changes to the H-2A program--which went through a lengthy rulemaking process--was to cut out the red tape in the visa process and make the wage structure more efficient.

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But on Tuesday, Aug. 3, H-P director Larry Babbio told the CEO the board wanted to begin the process of letting him go.

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