Governor Deval Patrick announced Thursday the proposal of a Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program. Or rather, a plan to keep highly-skilled international students in Massachusetts post-graduation.
Patrick's proposed legislation represents a loophole in federal immigration law, and could bolster the number of H-1B visas the state is allotted as a means of attracting and retaining talent. With the help of public agency MassTech, students who are eligible for an H-1B visa but unable to obtain it due to a federal cap will be dubbed an "entrepreneur in residence" if they have plans to start or grow a business locally.
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