May 03, 2013 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Immigration reform: Silicon Valley hiring practices threatened – San Jose Mercury News

Immigration reform: Silicon Valley hiring practices threatened – San Jose Mercury News

“While acknowledging that some multinational firms have taken advantage of America’s immigration system to employ “underpaid, sometimes grossly underpaid workers,” Bay Area recruiter Vikki Pachera insists cutting-edge Silicon Valley firms are clamoring for global talent.

“In tech, there’s plenty of jobs,” Pachera said. “We’re certainly producing a lot of great, skilled workers, but there are just not enough of them.” Extraordinarily talented people often come in on visas, she said.”

Read the full story here:

http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_23149496/immigration-reform-silicon-valley-hiring-practices-threatened

By Matt O’Brien

mattobrien@bayareanewsgroup.com

Posted:   05/01/2013 02:39:26 PM PDT

Updated:   05/02/2013 08:59:40 AM PDT

 

 

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