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Mass. Tech Council Leader Wary Of Losing H-1B Visa Holders — But Not Alarmed By Trump's Travel Ban

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Massachusetts tech companies are among those in the industry watching President Trump's immigration policies very closely. Many are worried that his next move will target worker visas known as H-1B.

Some tech companies — including ones here in Massachusetts — depend on those visas to be able to hire foreign talent.

Chris Anderson, president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council, joined Morning Edition to discuss these concerns.

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