Stories
Vance Renews Push to 'Eliminate' H-1B Visa Program, Citing 'Defrauding American Workers'
- •US Vice President JD Vance advocates for the complete elimination of the H-1B visa program, calling it "completely broken" and accusing it of "defrauding American workers."
- •Vance's remarks were made during an interview with Jack Posobiec aboard Air Force Two, broadcast by Real America's Voice.
- •The H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire foreign workers for specialized, skilled jobs, typically in technology, healthcare, or engineering, requiring a bachelor's degree equivalent.
- •Vance argues that current policies, including a $100,000 fee for certain applicants, do not go far enough to protect American workers.
- •Donald Trump Jr. endorsed Vance's stance, stating that only "open border lovers who want cheap labor" would disagree.
Key Questions Answered
US Vice President JD Vance stated that he would like to see the H-1B visa program completely killed and eliminated. He complained that the initiative has been defrauding American workers and claimed that technology companies and accounting firms have totally taken advantage of it.
The Trump administration implemented a major fee scheme after concluding that Congress would not act to reform the program. The fee was designed as a gateway to ensure companies use the program for its intended purpose rather than simply replacing domestic employees with cheaper foreign workers.
Vice President JD Vance criticized companies that claim to be desperate for foreign workers while simultaneously laying off thousands of American employees. He stated that if a company is laying off domestic staff, it should not be searching the market for foreign replacements.
