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H-1B America - Who Wins & Who Loses
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| With Prof. Hal Salzman (Prof. Public Policy, Rutgers), Jeremy Robbins (Dir., American Immigration Council). |
| Civic Hall, 124 E 14th St |
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Dec 04 (Thu) , 2025 @ 06:30 PM
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At the Crossroads of Talent & Policy: An H-1B Debate
Join us for a lively, high-stakes debate as two thought leaders square off over one of America's most contested immigration tools: the H-1B visa. On one side, Professor Hal Salzman, a scholar of labor markets, innovation, & STEM workforce dynamics, brings a data-driven critique on how the H-1B shapes domestic science & engineering employment. On the other side, Jeremy Robbins, executive director of the American Immigration Council & veteran advocate, will challenge misconceptions & defend the role of H-1B in fueling American competitiveness & inclusion.
Expect an incisive discussion of policy trade-offs: from wage floors & employer accountability to backlogs, caps, & the tension between protecting domestic workers & attracting global talent. Each speaker will present opening statements, cross-examine, & field audience questions. Whether you're a policy wonk, STEM professional, or engaged citizen, you'll leave with sharper insight into how the H-1B visa debates drive the future of innovation, equity, & economic growth.
Side A: Professor Hal Salzman, Ph.D.
Position & Affiliations: Professor of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School, & Senior Faculty Fellow at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. Finished his Ph.D. in sociology from Brandeis University.
Research Focus: His work examines the science & engineering labor market, workplace restructuring, technology policy, human capital, globalization of innovation, & the interplay between skill demand & supply. He has testified before U.S. Congressional committees on science & engineering workforce matters.
Side B: Jeremy Robbins, JD
Position & Affiliations: Executive Director of the American Immigration Council.
Past Roles & Background: He previously spent over a decade building New American Economy, an advocacy & research coalition making the economic case for smart immigration policy. He has served as policy advisor & special counsel in the Office of the New York City Mayor, & as a judicial clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School & a B.A. in political science from Brown University.
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