Tech to Obama: Reform for High-Skilled Immigration

The transcript discusses the ongoing debate over immigration reform in the U.S., particularly focusing on the tech industry's push for policies favoring high-skilled workers. It highlights the historical context since 9/11, the importance of skilled immigrants for innovation, and the political challenges in Washington. The discussion covers the differing stances of Republicans and Democrats, the potential for reform with a new Congress, and the influence of lobbying groups like Forward.us. The key question is whether President Obama will sign legislation focused solely on high-skilled immigration.

What challenges do highly skilled immigrants face in the current immigration system according to the text?

In what ways do both Republicans and Democrats agree on the issue of highly skilled immigration reform?