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In 2025, [[Microsoft]] is making record profits while laying off [[American]] programmers and hiring foreigners on H-1B visas.

In 2025, [[Microsoft]] is making record profits while laying off [[American]] programmers and hiring foreigners on H-1B visas.

The '''H-1B''' program brings into the [[United States]] hundreds of thousands of workers from foreign nations at lower wages and with restrictions on job mobility.  This program keeps real income for Americans from increasing, particularly in high-tech fields. When there are layoffs, H-1B visa-holders grab scarce jobs easily, thereby displacing opportunities for [[American]]s.  For example, in 2023 an astounding 90% of H-1B visa-holders obtained new jobs within 60 days of being laid off .<ref name="F">https://fortune.com/2023/05/26/90-of-laid-off-h1-b-visa-holders-were-able-to-find-new-work-against-all-odds-heres-what-the-data-tells-us-about-americas-complicated-relationship-with-foreign-born-talent/?itm_source=parsely-api</ref>  "In fact, compared to native workers, immigrants found work 10 days faster ...." <ref name="F"/>

The '''H-1B''' program brings into the [[United States]] hundreds of thousands of workers from foreign nations at lower wages and with restrictions on job mobility.  This program keeps real income for Americans from increasing, particularly in high-tech fields. When there are layoffs, H-1B visa-holders grab scarce jobs easily, thereby displacing opportunities for [[American]]s.  For example, in 2023 an astounding 90% of H-1B visa-holders obtained new jobs within 60 days of being laid off.<ref name="F">https://fortune.com/2023/05/26/90-of-laid-off-h1-b-visa-holders-were-able-to-find-new-work-against-all-odds-heres-what-the-data-tells-us-about-americas-complicated-relationship-with-foreign-born-talent/?itm_source=parsely-api</ref>  "In fact, compared to native workers, immigrants found work 10 days faster ...."<ref name="F"/>

A majority of H-1B visas in 2024 are from [[India]], but there are prominent Indians who oppose abuse of this program:  

A majority of H-1B visas in 2024 are from [[India]], but there are prominent Indians who oppose abuse of this program:  

*Neil Patel, who co-founded the ''Daily Caller'' with [[Tucker Carlson]].<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2024/12/27/h1b-visa-immigration-skilled-labor-big-tech-neil-patel/</ref>

*Neil Patel, who co-founded the ''Daily Caller'' with [[Tucker Carlson]].<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2024/12/27/h1b-visa-immigration-skilled-labor-big-tech-neil-patel/</ref>

*Raheem Kassam, the author of ''Enoch Was Right'' <ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/war-rooms-steve-bannon-raheem-kassam-tech-oligarchs/</ref>  

*Raheem Kassam, the author of ''Enoch Was Right''<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/war-rooms-steve-bannon-raheem-kassam-tech-oligarchs/</ref>  

There are conceptual similarities between the H-1B program and the unsuccessful [[indentured servant]] program used in colonial [[Virginia]], particularly [[Jamestown]], in the early 1600s.  But there is no shortage of American workers today, while there was in Jamestown in 1607, so the H-1B program is little more than the enrichment of large companies at the expense of American workers.

There are conceptual similarities between the H-1B program and the unsuccessful [[indentured servant]] program used in colonial [[Virginia]], particularly [[Jamestown]], in the early 1600s.  But there is no shortage of American workers today, while there was in Jamestown in 1607, so the H-1B program is little more than the enrichment of large companies at the expense of American workers.

The opposite side of the coin, the worker who applies for and is granted a visa, gains something he would not otherwise have.  He gains temporary residence in the United States and the benefits that accrue therefrom.  He has reliable community services, most of the freedom enjoyed by every citizen, and the opportunity to better his position in life.

The opposite side of the coin, the worker who applies for and is granted a visa, gains something he would not otherwise have.  He gains temporary residence in the United States and the benefits that accrue therefrom.  He has reliable community services, most of the freedom enjoyed by every citizen, and the opportunity to better his position in life.

The number of H-1B visas issued per year cannot currently exceed 65,000, plus another 20,000 for those with U.S. graduate degrees.  There is no limit on H-1B visas for universities, non-profit research laboratories and government research laboratories.  However, Barack Obama has by executive order allowed H-1B holders to overstay their visa time limit of 6 years indefinitely .<ref>{{cite news|url=

The number of H-1B visas issued per year cannot currently exceed 65,000, plus another 20,000 for those with U.S. graduate degrees.  There is no limit on H-1B visas for universities, non-profit research laboratories and government research laboratories.  However, Barack Obama has by executive order allowed H-1B holders to overstay their visa time limit of 6 years indefinitely.<ref>{{cite news|url=

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Obama-greenlights-high-skilled-immigration-relief-for-H-1B-visa-holders-spouses-students/articleshow/45226976.cms|title=Obama greenlights high-skilled immigration; relief for H-1B visa holders, spouses, students|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=August 20, 2017}}</ref>  On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4 on the question of whether President Obama's 2014 immigration actions were valid .<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-immigration-obama-executive-action-affirms-lower-court-ruling/|title=Supreme Court ties in case challenging Obama's immigration actions|date=June 23, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2017}}</ref>

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Obama-greenlights-high-skilled-immigration-relief-for-H-1B-visa-holders-spouses-students/articleshow/45226976.cms|title=Obama greenlights high-skilled immigration; relief for H-1B visa holders, spouses, students|date=November 21, 2014|accessdate=August 20, 2017}}</ref>  On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4 on the question of whether President Obama's 2014 immigration actions were valid.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-immigration-obama-executive-action-affirms-lower-court-ruling/|title=Supreme Court ties in case challenging Obama's immigration actions|date=June 23, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2017}}</ref>

There have been controversial bills in [[Congress]] to increase the number of H-1B visas allowed, which [[MAGA]] opposes, due to abuses .<ref>[https://nypost.com/2024/12/29/us-news/elon-musk-changes-his-tune-on-h1-b-visas-after-maga-backlash/ Elon Musk changes his tune on H1-B visas as he tries to cool raging MAGA civil war over skilled immigration]. NY Post. Dec 29, 2024.</ref>

There have been controversial bills in [[Congress]] to increase the number of H-1B visas allowed, which [[MAGA]] opposes, due to abuses.<ref>[https://nypost.com/2024/12/29/us-news/elon-musk-changes-his-tune-on-h1-b-visas-after-maga-backlash/ Elon Musk changes his tune on H1-B visas as he tries to cool raging MAGA civil war over skilled immigration]. NY Post. Dec 29, 2024.</ref>

There are also so-called "genius visas" (EB-1 visas) and genius temporary visas (O visa).

There are also so-called "genius visas" (EB-1 visas) and genius temporary visas (O visa).