H1B ವೀಸಾ: ಕಥೆ ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯಥೆ
ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ವೀಸಾ ಫ಼ೀ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮಾಡಿರೋ ವಿಷಯ:
H1B ವೀಸಾ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೋಟ್ಲೋಡ್ಗಟ್ಟಳೆ ಕ್ಯಾಂಡಿಡೇಟುಗಳನ್ನ ತಂದು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ದುಡ್ಡು ಮಾಡಿ ಮೆರೀತಾ ಇದ್ರಲ್ಲ ಅವರಿಾಗೆ ಬುದ್ಧಿ ಕಲಿಸೋ ಉಪಾಯನೋ?
ಅಥವಾ
ಇದರ ಹಿಂದೆ ಇನ್ನೇನಾದ್ರೂ ಕಾರಣ ಇದೆಯಾ?
What do the mainstream Americans say about this?
What does the Indian community say and react to this?
Was this visa misused?
How People Took Advantage: Legally and Otherwise
The H-1B became a gateway to permanent residency for many skilled workers. Its “dual intent” provision allowed holders to apply for green cards while working in the U.S.. Over time, however, the system saw:
Mass filings by outsourcing firms, exploiting the lottery system
Proxy interviews and resume inflation, especially in tech contracting
Low-wage offers to game the prevailing wage requirement
These practices led to criticism that the program was being used to undercut American wages and displace domestic talent.
2025 Proclamation: A Turning Point
President Trump signed a Proclamation on Sept 19, 2025, introducing:
A $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions
A proposed weighted lottery system, favoring higher-paid applicants
Rulemaking to raise prevailing wage levels and prioritize “best of the best” talent
These changes sparked intense debate:
🇮🇳 Indian diaspora expressed confusion and concern over visa stamping, student transitions, and outsourcing impacts
Tech hubs like NYC worried about talent shortages and operational disruptions
Startups and mid-sized firms feared losing access to global talent due to cost barriers
Cultural and Economic Impact
Despite its flaws, the H-1B program has:
Fueled innovation in tech, biotech, and academia
Brought cultural diversity to U.S. workplaces
Enabled immigrant entrepreneurship, with many H-1B holders founding startups
Yet, its future remains uncertain—caught between economic pragmatism and political populism.