CT HB06585

Establishes a working group to study the feasibility of state universities leveraging H1-B visa cap exemptions to fill high-value job openings and promote workforce development using the Global Entrepreneur In Residence program as a model.

Working group shall examine barriers to establishing international workforce pipelines, barriers faced by businesses hiring international students, and evaluate international workforce pipeline programs used in other states.

Working group composition includes legislative leaders, university presidents, the Chief Workforce Officer, Labor Commissioner, two immigration attorneys, five business representatives with international hiring experience, and a state business association representative.

All initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the effective date, with the first meeting held no later than 60 days after enactment.

Working group shall submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on commerce by January 1, 2024, and shall terminate on that date or when the report is submitted, whichever is later.