Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Trump movement is divided over H-1B visas. Do they hurt workers?
- Ten years after being laid off from Disney, Leo Perrero still views a visa program for skilled international workers as deeply flawed, blaming it for disrupting his information technology career and putting him in the unsettling position of having to train his foreign replacement.
The article from MSN discusses the division within the Trump movement regarding H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. While some supporters of former President Donald Trump argue that these visas hurt American workers by taking jobs and potentially lowering wages, others within the movement see H-1B visas as beneficial for bringing in skilled labor that can contribute to economic growth and innovation. This split reflects broader debates on immigration policy, with critics like Vivek Ramaswamy advocating for a merit-based immigration system, while others like Elon Musk have praised the program for its role in attracting talent. The contention lies in balancing the protection of American jobs with the need for skilled foreign labor, highlighting the complex dynamics of immigration policy within the conservative base.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-movement-is-divided-over-h-1b-visas-do-they-hurt-workers/ar-AA1xATJV ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-movement-is-divided-over-h-1b-visas-do-they-hurt-workers/ar-AA1xATJV ]