Cedar Rapids, Iowa is offering remote workers a $5,000 cash relocation bonus, targeting people who currently live outside the state and earn at least $55,000 annually. Applicants can also access over $4,000 in added perks, aiming to attract new residents while they keep working remotely. The program details and eligibility requirements determine who gets the full incentive.
Iowa’s legislature is pushing a bill to restrict public universities and colleges from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas from countries labeled “foreign adversaries.” The measure passed the House and awaits a full Senate vote, with the stated goal of strengthening national security and prioritizing American workers. Current employees would largely remain unaffected.
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