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Study on Employment Barriers for Immigrants with Foreign Credentials

This act requires the government to conduct a study to understand why immigrants and refugees with foreign professional credentials struggle to find employment in the U.S. that matches their qualifications. The goal is to identify ways to better utilize their skills, potentially benefiting both the individuals and the national economy.
Key points
The government will study why immigrants and refugees with foreign professional credentials face employment challenges in the U.S.
The study will compare their prior employment with their current U.S. jobs and assess barriers preventing them from using their skills.
Recommendations will be developed to help these individuals find skill-appropriate employment.
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Print number: 117_HR_6715
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2022-02-11