H-1B plan would favor holders of advanced degrees.

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On Dec. 3, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued proposed changes to the H-1B work visa rules that would greatly favor applicants who have advanced degrees from American universities. H-1Bs allow up to 65,000 foreign workers with specialized skills (often in tech) to work in the United States for a sponsoring employer for three years. The new rules...