@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 9yrs agoActive 8mos ago

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should France increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Skilled temporary work visas are usually given to foreign scientists, engineers, programmers, architects, executives, and other positions or fields where demand outpaces supply. Most businesses argue that hiring skilled foreign workers allows them to competitively fill positions which are in high demand. Opponents argue that skilled immigrants decrease middle class wages and job tenure.

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Response rates from 501 Nogent-sur-Marne voters.

48%
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35%
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46%
Increase
21%
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2%
Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost
8%
Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs
7%
Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

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 @9NPM9JYfrom Alberta  answered…8mos8MO

Keep the same and align salaries between foreign employees and French nationals with similar qualifications

 @9CWNCJYanswered…2yrs2Y

Decrease amount of financial and money be waste by new Zealand and United States with forest surrounding decrease

 @99YTPXMfrom New Jersey  answered…2yrs2Y

Increase number of visas as well as offer an expidited citizenship pathway

 @9974C82answered…2yrs2Y

Increase, the country requires as many high-skill workers as possible regardless where they come from

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