H-1B Visa Program Sparks Debate Over Immigration, Jobs, and Reform

Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders find common ground on reforming the H-1B program as political factions clash over its future.

The H-1B visa program, designed to bring highly skilled foreign workers to the U.S., has become a contentious issue, dividing political factions on both the left and right.
Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders, despite differing ideological positions, agree on reforms like raising salary floors and increasing costs for companies using H-1B visas to discourage misuse.
Critics argue that the program is exploited by corporations to undercut wages and displace American workers, while proponents claim it addresses critical talent shortages and drives innovation.
Small and medium-sized businesses often bypass the H-1B program due to its complexity and cost, opting instead to hire remote workers or establish operations abroad to access global talent.
The debate reflects broader tensions within both parties: Republicans are split between nativist and pro-business factions, while Democrats grapple with balancing economic populism and immigration reform.