The Niskanen Center has been a vocal advocate for modernizing the list of occupations designated under Schedule A. The current Group I designations are little more than a fossilized record of American labor market needs of the early 1990s. While overall market tightness has decreased somewhat, demographic trends and labor market analysis indicate that our labor challenges are far from over. However, prior updates to the list provide examples of the data types that could be useful in making eligibility determinations today. Building and maintaining an adequate workforce in STEM and non-STEM occupations is critical to national security, international competitiveness, and continued economic growth.

Source: Forbes May 08, 2024 21:08 UTC