H-1B Visa Program: Economic Boon or Job Threat? #h1bvisa

Topic: H-1B Visa Program: Economic Boon or Job Threat?

Guest: Erin Green, Esq.
Host: Rajni Bharara

The H-1B Visa Program has sparked intense debates. Is it fueling innovation and economic growth, or is it taking away American jobs? With new updates in 2025, the discussion is more relevant than ever. Some argue that H-1B professionals fill critical skill gaps, while others believe it leads to job displacement and lower wages. What’s the reality?
In this video, we’ll explore:
✅ How H-1B impacts the U.S. job market
✅ Myths vs. facts – does it really replace American workers?
✅ The economic benefits of skilled foreign workers
✅ Policy changes and their effect on H-1B holders
✅ What 2025 holds for H-1B visa applicants
Whether you’re an H-1B hopeful, employer, or job seeker, understanding this visa’s impact is crucial. Let’s break it down and uncover the real story behind the H-1B Visa Program! 💼🌎

00:00 – Intro
6:24 – H2b Visa description
14:04 – How do H-1B visas actually impact American job markets? We’ve heard conflicting reports about whether these visas create or reduce job opportunities.
24:22 – As an H-1B visa holder with several year experience in the US, I’ve begun to question the program impact. Do you think the H-1B program genuinely contributes to job creation and economic growth, or does it primary create competition for American workers?
28:30 – Dp you think the problem with us immigration in the employers? H-2A is uncap yet so many undocumented agriculture workers. Had the bracero program employers abuse the workers. Layoff fyi show the between 2022-2024 580K I.T workers got layoff. Why does congress not restrict level 1&2 H-1B workers when mass layoffs. keep level 3 and 4 they create jobs for H-1B and USC
32:22 – Hello, any news on H2B program. Since it feels like Employers are not proceeding with out-of-country Requirements?
36:10 – Why do groups try to remove H-4 EAD. why do they keep litigating in the courts to have it removed as well it was on the regulator agenda in the past by the trump administration to remove it why?
38:14 – The new H-1B visa reforms starting January 17, 2025, aim to improve fairness. What are the most significant changes that workers and employers should know about?
41:10 – With India providing the majority of H-1B visa holders, how are these recent policy changes specifically impacting Indian tech professionals?
43:36 – I’m on vacation in India and was laid off effective Feb 1,2025, With the half month severances. I’m on an H-1B exempt visa since June 2023, with stamping valid until June 2026? My return flight is on Feb 17. What are my options for safe reentry into the U.S?
45:05 – My wife is on H4 here in NJ and also have Canada open work permit. She is planning to visit Canada as a tourist Is it allowed on open work permit or need to apply visitor visa?
47:48 – What is your latest guidance for L-1A, what are the latest trends for L1-A
52:01 – I would like to know if you need a petitioner to acquire the H1B! And does it only get tied to Silicon Valley companies only?
53:55 – Why would the birthright citizen ship EO include Work visa students? Administration asks individual to do it the right way, but the Eo would punish H-1B workers. why would the administration do that Also why the uptick in 221g at the embassy
58:39 – Facebook Group Questions
1:10:15 – Don’t you think the federal government has jurisdiction over undocumented immigrants given that they can arrest and detain them for Deportation?

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