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Migration Governance In Countries Of Transit: Assessing Policy Implications In Algeria, Brittany R. Van Soest
Migration Governance In Countries Of Transit: Assessing Policy Implications In Algeria, Brittany R. Van Soest
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Located between sub-Saharan Africa and southern Europe on the edge of the Mediterranean the country of Algeria has experienced the challenges of a transit state in attempting to prevent irregular migration through its territory. The question guiding this research aimed to explore the conditions under which and with what regard to sovereignty do countries that experience extensive through-migration adopt global governance norms and implement policies which contribute to the broader international goals of safe, orderly and regular migration. This research project examines findings from an expert survey which indicate that, despite a strong sovereignty ethic, Algeria approaches irregular migration governance …
Recycled Modernity: Google, Immigration History, And The Limits For H-1b, Neil Patten
Recycled Modernity: Google, Immigration History, And The Limits For H-1b, Neil Patten
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Regulation of admission to the United States for technology workers from foreign countries has been a difficult issue, especially during periods of intense development. Following the dot.com bubble, the Google Corporation continued to argue in favor of higher limits under the Immigration and Nationality Act exception referred to as "H-1B" for the section of the law where it appears. H-1B authorized temporary admission for highly skilled labor in specialty occupations. Congressional testimony by Laszlo Bock, Google Vice President for People Operations, provided the most succinct statement of Google's concerns based on maintaining a competitive and diverse workforce. Diversity has been …