Resuming a boycott then would have little practical effect in the short term.

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In the short term, more practical ideas have been suggested by the Farm Animal Welfare council, an expert body which advises the government.

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MeXvi seeks to improve the quality of life of the lower socioeconomic segment by making an aspirational long term asset, a house, available in a practical and affordable manner.

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Given that using an H-1B visa is often the only practical way to hire a foreign national to work long-term in the U.S. that would present a major problem for growth and innovation.

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In practical terms, an H-1B temporary visa is often the only way to hire a foreign national long-term to work in the United States, including international students off U.S. campuses.

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