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Debate grows over whether H-1B visas cost Americans jobs
Original: Is the H-1B visa program taking jobs from American-born workers?
The H-1B visa program, which lets US employers hire skilled foreign workers, is under renewed scrutiny over claims that it displaces American-born workers. Supporters say it fills critical talent gaps in technology and other sectors, while critics argue employers use it to cut labor costs. Economists and policymakers remain divided on the actual impact, keeping the debate active in Washington and the tech industry.
Why now: Immigration policy and its effect on American jobs is a recurring flashpoint in current political debate.
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- Is the H-1B visa program taking jobs from American-born workers? · Marketplace.org
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