North Dakota Office of Legal Immigration proposes rebranding itself as Office of Global Talent

North Dakota needs workers, and state leaders are exploring every avenue to fill the gaps. The Office of Legal Immigration, created last year to help employers navigate hiring foreign talent, is getting a rebrand—if lawmakers approve. The proposed name, Office of Global Talent, aims to clear up confusion about its role, as it doesn’t handle visas or immigration enforcement. While some legislators wanted to eliminate the office altogether, supporters argue it’s a key piece of solving the state’s workforce shortage. The debate now moves to the House.