On Thursday, September 20, 2012, the House failed to pass a bill that would allocate 55,000 green cards per year to those students who graduated from U.S. universities with a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in science, technology, engineering or math (concentrations commonly referred to as STEM occupations). International graduates of U.S. universities in STEM fields have long been sought after by top U.S. employers who find it difficult to fill positions requiring highly technical training. Many employers, as well as numerous technology and business groups, support a path for STEM graduates to maintain lawful immigration status and continue contributing to the U.S. economy. Continue reading this entry at Littler's Global Mobility & Immigration Counsel.