Bloomberg Law Quotes Maka Hutson on Regional Econ Development Visas
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Akin Gump international trade counsel Maka Hutson was quoted by Bloomberg Law for its article “U.S. Lawmakers Exploring Regional Visa Programs to Boost Economy” on potential visa programs being considered on Capitol Hill that would place skilled workers in communities in need of economic development.
Hutson, whose practice includes a focus on immigration matters, noted that a pilot program of this nature would likely be well received by the business community. She added, “The United States has never tried this before; our immigration system is based on federal law and does not differentiate the rules based on where in the United States immigrants live."
Hutson continued by noting that it is likely that, under the proposed pilot program, some states and local jurisdictions will be “eager to submit requests…to meet their specific labor needs and help their economies develop, especially as they recover from COVID-19 and need professionals in certain industries.”
