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烽火戏“牛马”:10万美元签证费引发的中国打工人荒诞剧
Hu Xiu· 2025-09-30 08:50
9月19日深夜,一些美国大公司同时发出紧急通知:所有持有H-1B签证的外籍员工必须立刻返美。 各种工作群里一片慌乱,有人刚到家还没来得及吃父亲做的卤肉,有人放弃备战数月的柏林马拉松赛, 有人临时缺席亲友的婚礼,还有人在中转机场直接掉头。 机票价格每分钟都在变化,返美的程序员、设计师、金融从业者们奔向登机口——他们害怕失去的不是 一次假期,而是职业生涯。 H-1B签证是美国引进高技能人才的主要签证途径,每年只有8.5万个名额,中签率不到20%。拿到它的 人往往自嘲为"H-1B奴隶":抽中反而意味着必须紧紧依附雇主,不能随意辞职,也不敢得罪上司。一 旦身份中断,就要被迫离境。 仅仅24小时后,美官方澄清新规只针对首次申请者,已持有者根本无需返美。 这场闹剧被许多人称作一次"服从测试",也让无数在美华人重新审视:自己在美国追逐的,究竟是机 会,还是随时可能被剥夺的一场幻梦? 烽火戏"牛马" 28岁的郭宁看到上司的消息时正在台北街头吃冰。她原计划从西雅图飞台北,再转机回上海。为了这趟 假期,她规划了三四个月,准备好好"回血充电"。 "爸妈本来就一直担心我,让我待不下去就回国,这新闻出来以后,我第一次跟爸妈坦白,自己心 ...
H-1B 设置10万美元门槛,华人留在硅谷更难了
3 6 Ke· 2025-09-28 02:14
特朗普又背刺硅谷。 前不久,特朗普晚宴招待硅谷科技界名流,Meta扎克伯格、苹果库克、微软创始人比尔·盖茨等二十多个大佬齐聚,对特朗普开启夸夸 模式,氛围一派祥和。 结果不出十日,特朗普突然签署了一项行政命令,要求通过 H-1B 签证项目入境的高技能人才额外缴纳10万美元的费用。 H-1B签证在美国科技界非常重要,据凯投宏观(Capital Economics)估计,美国约有70万人持有H-1B签证。每年拿到H-1B签证的两大 群体是印度人和中国人。 很多我们熟悉的巨头创始人或高管都是经由这个路径在美国定居的。比如马斯克、微软的萨蒂亚·纳德拉 (Satya Nadella) 和谷歌母公司 Alphabet 的桑达尔·皮查伊 (Sundar Pichai) 都通过H-1B签证计划移居美国的。 前不久我们多次报道的、在Meta抢人大战中锋芒毕露的华人工程师们——尤其是那些教育背景横跨中美的——十有八九也是H-1B持有 者。 9月19日周五消息一出,科技巨头陷入恐慌,微软、亚马逊等公司纷纷给员工发紧急通知,建议H-1B持有者不要离开美国,如果不在 美国最好尽快返回,因为新政令在9月21日凌晨就会生效。 尽管白宫随后 ...
H-1B设置10万美元门槛,华人留在硅谷更难了
Hu Xiu· 2025-09-25 08:17
特朗普又背刺硅谷。 前不久,特朗普晚宴招待硅谷科技界名流,Meta扎克伯格、苹果库克、微软创始人比尔·盖茨等二十多个大佬齐聚,对特朗普开启夸夸 模式,氛围一派祥和。 结果不出十日,特朗普突然签署了一项行政命令,要求通过 H-1B 签证项目入境的高技能人才额外缴纳10万美元的费用。 从1990年移民法案制定以来,H-1B就存在了。它允许美国雇主临时雇用医疗、科技和金融等 STEM 相关领域"专业职业"的外国熟练工 人。"专业职业"的定义是需要至少学士学位或更高学位以及"高度专业化知识体系的理论和实践应用"的工作。 在2004年之前,每年H-1B的签发数量有配额,H-1B申请是"先到先得"原则,一旦申请人数达到配额就停止处理。 但是H-1B的需求量实在太大,到了2004年,开始引入"随机抽签"机制,也就是说,申请者大于配额,大家一起接受随机筛选,H-1B被 加上了"运气"成分。 H-1B签证在美国科技界非常重要,据凯投宏观(Capital Economics)估计,美国约有70万人持有H-1B签证。每年拿到H-1B签证的两大 群体是印度人和中国人。 很多我们熟悉的巨头创始人或高管都是经由这个路径在美国定居的。比如 ...
记者手记|旅游业持续下滑 美国“娱乐之都”乐不起来了
Xin Hua She· 2025-09-25 01:31
这是9月9日在美国拉斯维加斯拍摄的拉斯维加斯大道夜景。新华社发(曾慧摄) 新华社美国拉斯维加斯9月23日电 记者手记|旅游业持续下滑 美国"娱乐之都"乐不起来了 新华社记者高山 谭晶晶 街头游客少了,酒店空房多了,连傲视全球博彩业的众多赌场也失去了往日熙攘的人群。这是记者 近期到号称美国"娱乐之都"和"赌城"的内华达州拉斯维加斯市出差最直观的印象。 9月9日,在美国拉斯维加斯,行人走过拉斯维加斯大道上的一家商店。新华社发(曾慧摄) 据拉斯维加斯会议与游客管理局的数据,今年以来,拉斯维加斯游客数已连续7个月下跌。6月和7 月,游客人数分别同比大跌11.3%和12%,酒店入住率分别下降6.5%和7.6%。 该市最繁华的拉斯维加斯大道上,密布着超大规模的豪华酒店及大型赌场。但从近期游客流量、酒 店入住率等指标看,被广泛视为"美国经济晴雨表"的拉斯维加斯,不景气的形势已非常明显。 依靠旅游业的许多当地中小企业也都感受到游客减少带来的生存压力。一家提供高端旅游交通服务 公司的负责人乔纳森·西蒙对当地电视台说,旅游业下滑对拉斯维加斯所有行业都造成影响,该公司业 务量下降了60%,公司被迫缩减车队规模以努力维持收支平衡。 ...
H1-B签证新政引发巨震,在美打工人计划“留后路”
Di Yi Cai Jing· 2025-09-24 14:21
这一行政令有很大概率面临司法质疑。 上周五,美国总统特朗普突然发布总统令称,如果已持有H-1B签证的外国人"身在国外",入境美国之前其美国雇 主必须先补交10万美元。 看到这一消息时,长居纽约的设计师王闪闪(化名)正在前往机场的路上,刚结束海外出差的她计划利用周末飞 往郑州和家人团聚。然而,她最终只在郑州停留了一顿午饭的时间——落地3小时后,她和家人聚餐后再度返回机 场,经香港飞往旧金山,希望赶在9月21日凌晨总统令生效之前入境美国,为此她第一次买了"优选经济舱",花费 4000多美元。 政策公布后,多家美国大型跨国公司因此要求员工在9月21日之前火速返回美国,并引发印度赴美机票两小时内暴 涨110%。随后白宫发言人澄清,H1-B签证费用为一次性收费,只针对9月21日之后新申请的签证,并且在涉"国家 利益"或某些关键行业的岗位上或将有豁免。 尽管这一风波稍有平息,随着更多政策的公布,美国移民体系正在面临巨震。 当地时间9月23日,美国国土安全部在《联邦公报》发布公告称,特朗普政府计划调整H-1B签证申请流程,拟引 入加权选择机制,在年度配额抽签中优先考虑技能水平更高、薪资待遇更优的申请人。此前,特朗普签署另一 ...
伦敦市中心数千民众游行抗议美国多项政策
Xin Hua Wang· 2025-09-18 00:53
新华社伦敦9月17日电(记者赵家淞 金晶)因对美国多项政策不满,数千名抗议者17日下午在伦敦 市中心示威游行,对正在英国进行国事访问的美国总统特朗普表达抗议。当天,特朗普在温莎城堡会见 英国国王查尔斯三世。 示威者手持标语,批评美国在移民、加沙问题和气候变化等领域的政策。伴随着号角与鼓声,示威 者从波特兰街一路行进至议会广场。记者在现场看到,示威人群涵盖多个年龄段,警方部署大量警力维 持秩序,对主要路段实施临时交通管制。 英国赫特福德郡民众菲利普·思雷福尔对美国关税政策表示抗议,说美国发起的关税战对美国和全 世界都是一场"灾难"。 本次游行由一个名为"阻止特朗普联盟"的团体组织。这一团体16日在温莎城堡附近发起百人集会, 抗议特朗普访英。 这是特朗普第二次以美国总统身份受邀对英国进行国事访问。他首次担任总统期间曾于2019年对英 国进行国事访问。英国白金汉宫说,特朗普18日将与首相斯塔默会晤。 伦敦警察局估计,大约5000人参加当天的示威游行。此前,伦敦警察局发表声明说,已部署逾1600 名警员维持秩序,并要求活动必须于当晚7时前结束。 来自美国洛杉矶的抗议者阿曼达告诉新华社记者,她专程赶到英国参加抗议,"当 ...
重压之下 美国劳动力市场流失逾120万移民
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-09-04 05:46
Core Insights - The report from the Pew Research Center indicates a concerning trend in the U.S. labor market, with over 1.2 million immigrant workers disappearing from the job market between January and July 2020, closely linked to the strict immigration policies of the Trump administration [1][3][5] Labor Market Impact - Immigrant workers, including those with legal work visas and undocumented individuals, play an essential role in various key industries in the U.S. [3] - Immigrants account for approximately 20% of the U.S. labor market, with significant representation in specific sectors: 45% in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and livestock; 30% in construction; and 24% in the service industry [3][5] Employment Contribution - Over the past decade, immigrants have contributed to more than 50% of new job creation in the U.S. However, the recent halt in immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border has caused a "systemic shock" to the country's job creation capacity [5][6] Sector-Specific Challenges - The agricultural sector is facing a labor shortage crisis due to increased immigration enforcement, leading to significant losses, such as tons of ripe fruit left unharvested in Florida [5][6] - The construction industry is experiencing job losses in nearly 50% of metropolitan areas, with California being particularly affected, losing 7,200 jobs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area and 6,200 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale area [5][6] Future Concerns - The healthcare sector may become the next area severely impacted, as 43% of home care workers are immigrants, raising concerns about the availability of caregivers for hospitals and nursing homes [6]
印度三哥也开始“占领”美国了?
Hu Xiu· 2025-09-02 07:03
Core Insights - The article discusses the significant shortage of truck drivers in the United States, attributing it to both labor shortages and immigration policy failures [1] - It questions whether the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are exacerbating economic issues rather than alleviating them [1] Industry Analysis - The trucking industry is facing a critical labor shortage, with companies struggling to fill positions due to a combination of factors including low wages and challenging working conditions [1] - Immigration policies have contributed to the driver shortage, as restrictions have limited the influx of foreign workers who could potentially fill these roles [1] Economic Implications - The article raises concerns about the impact of interest rate cuts on the economy, suggesting that such measures may not effectively address the underlying issues in the labor market [1] - It highlights the potential for these economic policies to create further instability in an already strained logistics sector [1]
消防员执行任务时被捕 美边境巡逻队:他们涉嫌为非法移民
Xin Hua She· 2025-08-29 08:39
Core Viewpoint - The arrest of two firefighters in Washington state by the U.S. Border Patrol for allegedly being illegal immigrants has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about the implications of immigration policies on public safety and emergency response efforts [1][4]. Group 1: Incident Details - Two firefighters were arrested while responding to a wildfire in a remote area, with a total of 44 firefighters present at the scene [1]. - The U.S. Border Patrol was requested to verify the identities of the firefighters, leading to the arrest of two individuals deemed to be illegally residing in the U.S. [1][3]. - The firefighters were detained for approximately three hours, during which they were questioned and not allowed to document the situation [1]. Group 2: Reactions and Implications - Washington state Senator Patty Murray expressed strong outrage, criticizing the Trump administration for budget cuts to the forestry service that weakened wildfire response capabilities and labeling the immigration policy as "morbid" [4]. - Washington Governor Jay Inslee voiced deep concern, emphasizing the importance of firefighters for community safety and questioning the extension of harsh immigration policies to those fighting wildfires [4]. - Oregon Senator Ron Wyden condemned the arrests, stating that such actions would undermine community safety [4]. Group 3: Policy Context - The Border Patrol defended its actions by stating its commitment to enforcing U.S. immigration laws [5]. - During Trump's first term, the Department of Homeland Security had previously stated that protecting life and safety was a top priority, indicating that immigration enforcement would not typically occur during wildfire evacuations [5].
美国正恢复对移民申请人进行“邻里调查”
Core Point - The U.S. government is reinstating "neighborhood investigations" for citizenship applicants, which may involve field investigations and interviews with neighbors and colleagues to verify eligibility for U.S. citizenship [1] Group 1 - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released a policy memorandum indicating the revival of neighborhood investigations [1] - The investigations may include interviews with individuals in the applicant's community to assess their qualifications for citizenship [1]