Immigrant tech workers struggle to get H-1B visas under Trump: ‘I’ve never felt so helpless’
5 years, 11 months ago

Immigrant tech workers struggle to get H-1B visas under Trump: ‘I’ve never felt so helpless’

LA Times  

San Jose resident Leo Wang visits an IRS office to obtain a document as he prepares to leave the country after being denied an H-1B visa. This week, the American Immigration Lawyers Assn., or AILA, released an analysis of Citizenship and Immigration Services data showing significant delays in the agency’s processing of applications for various immigration benefits. AILA Vice President Jennifer Minear said the delays have reached a crisis level and are the result of policies that inhibit efficiency and act as “bricks in the Trump administration’s invisible wall against legal immigration.” Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Services reinstated premium processing for all applications from the last fiscal year. “We are also furthering President Trump’s goal of improving our immigration system by making a simple adjustment to the H-1B cap selection process,” he said. “We want to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue career options in the U.S.” Tech companies employ some of the highest numbers of H-1B workers, according to 2017 data from Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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Indian H-1B visa holders are avoiding travelling out of US amid fears of new restrictions: Report
4 days ago

Indian H-1B visa holders are avoiding travelling out of US amid fears of new restrictions: Report

Firstpost  

The rise in fear is coming amid brewing debate among Trump supporters on whether the president should limit the number of H1-B visas awarded to foreign professionals every year Woried by the ongoing debate about US President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, reports are emerging that several Indian H-1B visa holders and avoiding travelling outside the United States. The rise in …

Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform
1 week, 1 day ago

Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform

Live Mint  

A civil war has erupted among Donald Trump’s supporters over the H-1B program, America’s primary visa for skilled workers. The H-1B program is supposed to be reserved for workers in occupations requiring specialized knowledge, but that can include anything from biochemists earning hundreds of thousands to acupuncturists making less than the median household. While this would have been an improvement, …

H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore
1 week, 1 day ago

H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore

Live Mint  

-- Indians have long been proud of what they see as their outperformance in the information technology sector. Some on the left, like Senator Bernie Sanders, joined in the right’s chorus, deriding H-1B recipients as “low-wage indentured servants.” The controversy seems oddly outdated to anyone familiar with the Indian IT sector. Digitalization has progressed enough that many lower-end jobs can …

Could this be the breaking point for the Trump-Musk bromance?
1 week, 1 day ago

Could this be the breaking point for the Trump-Musk bromance?

The Independent  

Civil war has broken out in the Trump camp. The “H-1B” visa programme – loosely the equivalent of the UK’s skilled work visa. But at the same time, it promised business a system open to the “brightest and best” from the whole world – accepting tacitly that this would mean more non-European immigrants, in particular from India. In both countries, …

Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads

India Today  

Indian tech companies secured nearly 20% of all H-1B visas issued by the United States in 2024, according to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Out of 1.3 lakh H-1B visas granted to various employers during the April-September period, Indian companies were issued 24,766 visas. Other major Indian IT firms also featured prominently, with Wipro obtaining 1,634 visas …

Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack
1 week, 3 days ago

Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack

Hindustan Times  

Tech companies originating from India took over a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US, according to a report by news agency PTI which cited an analysis by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The US H-1B visa programme allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Infosys, which got 8,140 visas, Tata Consultancy Services …

H-1B policy reforms might favour Indian professionals and businesses
1 week, 4 days ago

H-1B policy reforms might favour Indian professionals and businesses

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the introduction of reforms to the H-1B visa program, tech professionals in India hope it will benefit them in the long run. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B specialty occupations include fields such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts. Somdutta Singh, …

H-1B visa program under fire: Senator Sanders blasts Elon Musk, says tech giants exploit H-1B program to replace US jobs
1 week, 4 days ago

H-1B visa program under fire: Senator Sanders blasts Elon Musk, says tech giants exploit H-1B program to replace US jobs

Live Mint  

Senator Bernie Sanders, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, voiced strong opposition to the H-1B visa program, pushing back against claims made by billionaire tech leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Sharply criticising recent remarks by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, both close allies of President-elect Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders voiced strong …

India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support
1 week, 5 days ago

India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual advantages of skilled professional mobility between India and the United States, particularly in light of the ongoing debate over H-1B visas. We look forward to further deepening India-US economic ties, which are to our mutual benefit.” The discussion over H-1B visas gained momentum last month after US President-elect Donald Trump, Elon …

The H1B Backlash Spells Big Trouble for India's Middle-Class
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1 week, 5 days ago

The H1B Backlash Spells Big Trouble for India's Middle-Class

The Quint  

The biggest of these is Cognizant, while others like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, are all among the top 10 tech companies with certified H1B visa applications. So, getting a temporary job in the US on an H1B visa can significantly change a middle-class techie’s life, in a relatively short time. In other words, even though H1B visas …

MAGA’s misguided war on H-1B visas will hurt America most
1 week, 6 days ago

MAGA’s misguided war on H-1B visas will hurt America most

Firstpost  

The MAGA narrative, cloaked in economic populism, reveals itself as less about protecting American workers and more about preserving a narrow, exclusionary vision of what America should be The clash over H-1B visas in MAGA circles is a mirror reflecting America’s deepest anxieties and aspirations. Vivek Ramaswamy’s critique—“celebrating prom queens over math Olympiad champs”—captures the cultural tension at the heart …

Influential US politician says Elon Musk hiring cheaper tech servants from India with H1B visa
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

Influential US politician says Elon Musk hiring cheaper tech servants from India with H1B visa

India Today  

US Senator Bernie Sanders has voiced strong criticism against Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire of exploiting the H-1B visa system to hire lower-wage foreign workers like Indians rather than employing highly skilled American labour. Sanders’ statement comes amid a heated debate over using the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled workers from abroad. In a …

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
1 week, 6 days ago

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny

India Today  

In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised the importance of the India-US economic partnership, highlighting the crucial role of skilled professionals in driving growth and innovation. Jaiswal's comments come at a time when the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, is under scrutiny. While Trump's campaign …

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?
2 weeks ago

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump was vehemently against the H-1B visa during his first …

US tech workers seek to end foreign student work permits amid H-1B visa debate
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2 weeks ago

US tech workers seek to end foreign student work permits amid H-1B visa debate

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters have targeted the Optional Practical Training programme, a critical pathway for international students, particularly Indians, aiming for H-1B visas, accusing it of "killing jobs for new American college graduates". The OPT programme, which allows international students in the US to work temporarily after graduation and serves as a stepping stone for securing H-1B work visas, …

The visas dividing MAGA world help power the US tech industry
2 weeks ago

The visas dividing MAGA world help power the US tech industry

Live Mint  

Behind the uproar over the H-1B visa is a simple fact: America’s tech industry is hooked on imported labor. Amazon.com, Google and Tesla are among the biggest users of the visas, which let companies bring foreign workers to the U.S. on a temporary basis. View Full Image The Visas Dividing MAGA World Help Power the U.S. Tech Industry The H-1B …

H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.

The Hindu  

A series of events has shone a spotlight on the U.S.’ H1B visa programme, which mostly benefits Indian workers. Editorial | Visa politics: On Trump’s immigration policy Mr. Krishnan urged Elon Musk, who will also be advising the Trump administration on cutting unnecessary regulations, to eliminate country caps for green cards and “unlock skilled immigration.” This sparked debates, with pro- …

Donald Trump's shift on H-1B visas sparks GOP infighting: Key details
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump's shift on H-1B visas sparks GOP infighting: Key details

India Today  

The H-1B visa debate exposes a rift in the Republican Party, balancing nationalist opposition to foreign labour and pro-business advocacy for global talent, impacting U.S. innovation and economic growth strategies. The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign professionals to work in the US, has become a hot potato within the Republican Party, revealing a rift between pro-business advocates and …

Trump to find himself at crossroads as new poll reveals 60% of voters don't think US needs more H1B visa workers
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump to find himself at crossroads as new poll reveals 60% of voters don't think US needs more H1B visa workers

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing H1-B visa controversy, a new survey revealed that six out of Americans believe that the US already has enough skilled workers to train and hire for white-collar jobs and doesn't need any more. Under Trump's first term, the administration modified the H-1B program prohibiting foreign workers and safeguarding Americans seeking similar jobs. The new polls states that …

Elon Musk Calls H-1B Visa Program Broken, Urges Major Reform
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk Calls H-1B Visa Program Broken, Urges Major Reform

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: After vowing to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform. "The reason I'm in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds …

Elon Musk reignites debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs to be reformed
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk reignites debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs to be reformed

Hindustan Times  

Washington, After vowing to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform." Elon Musk reignites debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs to be reformed Musk, …

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?

LA Times  

Of all the rich and powerful people cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump, few have rushed to Mar-a-Lago faster than the crowned heads of big tech, including California’s own chiefs of Google and Meta. But she said the H-1B isn’t without its challenges, pointing to cases in the past at UC San Francisco and Southern California Edison in which U.S. …

Elon Musk again sparks debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs quick reforms
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk again sparks debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs quick reforms

India TV News  

Washington: After vowing to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform." "The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds …

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle

India Today  

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the political coalition that propelled him to victory appears to be unravelling, even before his term begins. This fracture centres on a polarising issue: immigration—specifically, the H1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, predominantly from India. Opposing this view are figures like Musk, who …

Trump’s Shift on H-1B Visa: A New Approach to US Immigration Policy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s Shift on H-1B Visa: A New Approach to US Immigration Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly appears to be favouring the H-1B visa programme unlike his opposition to it in his earlier stint. “We hope the US would relax its norms on H-IB visa programme and allow the foreign workforce in the US to work in the companies located here, to enhance their productivity and contribute for the nation’s economic growth,” …

Tesla replaces laid-off U.S. workers with foreigners using visas pushed by Musk: report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tesla replaces laid-off U.S. workers with foreigners using visas pushed by Musk: report

Raw Story  

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has reportedly hired foreign workers with H-1B visas after a wave of layoffs in the U.S. Electrek reported on Monday that Tesla recently "ramped up its use of H-1B visas to replace U.S. workers it let go during a wave of layoffs earlier this year." Over the past week, supporters of President-elect Donald Trump's MAGA movement …

DC Edit | Amid H-1B row, can Trump, Musk check MAGA fallout?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Amid H-1B row, can Trump, Musk check MAGA fallout?

Deccan Chronicle  

As his voters come mainly from the manufacturing belt in the US, Trump has mostly focused his attention — both during his first term as well as during his campaign in 2024 — on jobs shipped to China, and other countries. He had selected at least six Americans of Indian origin for top posts such as Vivek Ramaswamy, along with …

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump was vehemently against the H-1B visa during his first …

Elon Musk vs MAGA debate intensifies; how H-1B visa approvals looked during Donald Trump’s first term as US president
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk vs MAGA debate intensifies; how H-1B visa approvals looked during Donald Trump’s first term as US president

Live Mint  

The H-1B visa programme has been a significant topic of discussion in the United States, especially during Donald Trump's presidency. Understanding H-1B visa programme The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in speciality occupations requiring a high level of skill and at least a bachelor's degree. H-1B visa statistics under Donald …

What is the H-1B visa programme in the US? How has it sparked a war within the MAGA camp?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What is the H-1B visa programme in the US? How has it sparked a war within the MAGA camp?

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa programme, a lifeline for US tech innovation, is now a battleground for Republicans. File Image/Reuters The H-1B visa programme, a cornerstone of America’s efforts to attract highly skilled foreign professionals, is now being hotly debated within Republican circles in the US. Tough questions demand tough answers & if… — Vivek Ramaswamy December 26, 2024 For Trump loyalists, …

Elon Musk admits H1-B visas are ‘broken’ and need ‘major reform’ shortly after vowing to ‘go to war on this issue’
Trending News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk admits H1-B visas are ‘broken’ and need ‘major reform’ shortly after vowing to ‘go to war on this issue’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk said the H1-B visa program is “broken” and suggested a potential fix just shortly after vowing to “go to war on this issue” and telling detractors to “F— yourself.” Amid a raging debate among the MAGA base over the immigration program for highly skilled foreign workers, Musk has now acknowledged some of the criticisms. Elon Musk admits H1-B …

Trump is right on H-1B visas
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump is right on H-1B visas

Live Mint  

Donald Trump may be wrong in trying to save TikTok, but he is right to endorse the value of H-1B visas in the dispute between Elon Musk and Steve Bannon. The debate broke out late last week on social media as Mr. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defended the legal, high-skill H-1B visa program from critics who want to sharply reduce …

Elon Musk calls H-1B visa system 'broken' amid 'civil war' with MAGA critics
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk calls H-1B visa system 'broken' amid 'civil war' with MAGA critics

India Today  

Tech magnate Elon Musk has called for “major reforms” to the “broken” H-1B visa system, just days after vociferously defending the programme and pledging to "go to war" over it. Responding to a thread on X which makes the case that the H-1B scheme isn’t fulfilling its goal of bringing elite talent to the United States, Musk said, “I’ve been …

Elon Musk, after blasting H1-B visa critics, calls the system ‘broken’ and proposes his ‘fix’
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk, after blasting H1-B visa critics, calls the system ‘broken’ and proposes his ‘fix’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, the world's richest man and CEO of multiple tech companies, acknowledged the flaws in the H1-B visa system, which grants highly skilled foreign workers the ability to work in the United States. Elon Musk gains Trump’s support on H-1B visa debate amid MAGA division President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for Elon Musk’s stance on the H-1B visa …

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate

Live Mint  

It allows companies to hire foreign workers for specialized roles in the US. America’s tech industry heavily relies on engineers and professionals from countries like India, with over 70% of H-1B visa holders being Indian, highlighting their role in the US tech economy. The American Immigration Council notes that H-1B workers’ economic contributions may boost job opportunities for native-born workers …

Trump sides with Elon Musk in Maga immigration feud over H-1B visas for skilled tech workers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump sides with Elon Musk in Maga immigration feud over H-1B visas for skilled tech workers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has sided with Elon Musk in the feud …

MAGA civil war? Indians in focus as Republicans spar over immigration, H-1B visas ahead of Trump presidency
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MAGA civil war? Indians in focus as Republicans spar over immigration, H-1B visas ahead of Trump presidency

Live Mint  

The US Republican party appears to be heading for a ‘civil war’ as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his term in office. The tech industry has long called for more H-1B visas to attract highly skilled workers to the US. Krishnan has been a vocal advocate for immigration laws based on merit — favouring changes that will prioritise highly skilled …

H1-B debate heats up: Why the US work permit is crucial for Indians amid Musk, Trump, and MAGA clash
2 weeks, 3 days ago

H1-B debate heats up: Why the US work permit is crucial for Indians amid Musk, Trump, and MAGA clash

Live Mint  

Amid the public debate over the use of the H-1B visa, President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said, ‘he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters’. The comment comes billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk, in a series a X posts, vowed late Friday to go to "war" to defend the visa program for foreign …

H1-B Visa: What Is The Visa Programme And Why Has It Become A Hot Topic On Social Media? EXPLAINED
2 weeks, 3 days ago

H1-B Visa: What Is The Visa Programme And Why Has It Become A Hot Topic On Social Media? EXPLAINED

ABP News  

The H1-B visa programme, which allows skilled professionals to work in the Unired States, is currently a hot topic of conversation on social media. Before diving into how the entire debate started, let's first take a look at what the H1-B visa programme is and who are eligible for these visas. To be eligible for the H1-B visa programme, the …

Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has weighed in on a topic that is being debated among his supporters – the role of skilled immigrant workers in the United States economy. Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does “I have many H-1B visas on my properties,” Trump told New York Post. A reality check on what Donald Trump …

Musk vows to ’go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk vows to ’go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him

Live Mint  

Washington, Elon Musk has received support from President-elect Donald Trump on his stance on H-1B visas, a day after the tech billionaire vowed to "go to war" to defend the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US. Musk, who along with Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has been tapped by Trump to lead his Department of Government …

Trump says he's 'in favour' of H-1B visas amid MAGA row over foreign workers
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump says he's 'in favour' of H-1B visas amid MAGA row over foreign workers

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has waded into an escalating debate among his supporters and tech leaders, expressing support for the H-1B visa programme, which allows highly skilled foreign workers to enter the Unites States. I have always been in favour of the visas, that’s why we have them,” Trump told the New York Post on Saturday, his first public remarks …

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?

Al Jazeera  

A debate over what shape hardline immigration policies will take regarding high-skilled work visas has become the first major policy dispute among prominent supporters of United States President-elect Donald Trump – just weeks ahead of the Republican’s new presidential term. On one side are members of Trump’s so-called “Make America Great Again”, or MAGA movement, who have called for a …

Trump backs immigration visas for skilled workers in Musk-MAGA feud
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump backs immigration visas for skilled workers in Musk-MAGA feud

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he supports a visa program that is used to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S., a stance that appears to put him in the corner of Elon Musk in a MAGA debate over immigration. His comments came amid an online feud between Musk, who supports using H-1B visas to fill jobs in the …

Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday, praised the use of visas to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. Hard-right members of …

'I Will Go To War On This...' Elon Musk Backs Sriram Krishnan, Slams MAGA Loyalists As H-1B Row Intensifies In US
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'I Will Go To War On This...' Elon Musk Backs Sriram Krishnan, Slams MAGA Loyalists As H-1B Row Intensifies In US

ABP News  

Amid the high-pitch war of words over hiring H-1B visa-holders in America, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been handpicked by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead his proposed Department of Government Efficiency, joined the debate Saturday morning with a strong comment. “Anything to remove country caps for green cards / unlock skilled immigration would be huge,” Sriram Krishnan had …

Online Debate Over Foreign Workers In Tech Shows Cracks In Trump World
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Online Debate Over Foreign Workers In Tech Shows Cracks In Trump World

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s …

Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has pointed out his “consistent stance on immigration” amid a spat with MAGA traditionalist Laura Loomer over H1B visas. US Immigration Debate Musk's bid for clarification comes amid a spat with MAGA traditionalist Laura Loomer on X. The world's richest man compared the US and its talent to a sports team, saying: “Thinking of America as a …

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…

Hindustan Times  

A civil war has erupted within Trump World over the contentious issue of visas for highly skilled workers, with President-elect Donald Trump finding himself caught between his anti-immigration MAGA base and his new Silicon Valley allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Despite the massive tension less than a month before ascending the Oval chair, Trump appears to have picked …

Trump weighs in on debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump weighs in on debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump appears to have taken the side of Elon Musk in the debate over H-1B visas. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to step into a raging debate among his supporters over visas for skilled workers on the side of Elon Musk, telling the New York Post he has “always liked the visas.” The comments came as Trump …

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