<h3>High-Skilled Immigration: Latest Research and Legislation</h3><p>For Immediate Release</p><p>High-Skilled Immigration: Latest Research and Legislation</p><p>March 4, 2013</p><p>Washington D.C. - Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will hold a hearing to explore “Enhancing American Competitiveness through Skilled Immigration.” The hearing, where the American Immigration Council's Benjamin Johnson will be testifying, is likely to highlight both the bipartisan support for high-skilled immigration reform and a series of new bills that would increase the supply of visas for highly-skilled immigrants. There is a growing consensus that to efficiently attract and retain the best and brightest entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world the U.S. must reduce barriers to entrepreneurship and innovation, increase employer access to highly-qualified employees, and provide protections and portability for workers which will help the U.S. strengthen its globally competitive advantage.</p>