A US court in California, in favor of Silicon Valley companies, decided on the issue of the government’s decision to freeze green residency cards and some work visas, which are frequently used in the technology sector.

In its decision, the California court indicated that it had held that the US government had failed to "prove its reasons" for its decision to freeze the visas, and Judge Geoffrey White decided to suspend two rules approved by the government that compel companies to pay higher wages to employees who are hired on the basis of the H-1B visa. Reducing jobs that require this visa.

The Bay Area Council, which represents the interests of companies in San Francisco Bay in the United States, where most of the giant technology groups is located, also pointed out that the court "rejected the Trump government's attempt to impose restrictions in a hurried way and circumvent the normal process," noting that " 40% to 45% of tech companies in San Francisco Bay are founded by immigrant entrepreneurs. "

While attorneys for the US government justified its circumvention of the usual administrative measures, due to the Corona pandemic and the economic crisis in the country, while the judge rejected this argument, as he did not find that "there is an absolute necessity for that."

Last June, US President Donald Trump announced a decree to freeze the green residence card (green card), and some work visas, including "H-1B" which is used a lot in the technology and digital sector, indicating that he "wants to help American workers," They are facing a significant increase in unemployment due to the Corona epidemic. "

And protested against this decree by the heads of companies such as Google and Apple, and organizations such as the American Chamber of Commerce and Bay Area Council have lodged complaints in court about it.

Jason Oxman, president of the Professional Technology and Industry Council, which includes more than 70 companies, including Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft, commented on this decision by saying: "Tightening immigration policy will prevent American companies in technology and other sectors from hiring the men and women they need to boost their employee ranks, revive the economy and support innovation."

Source: "France Press"

By:Nadeemy Haded