Criticism of the H-1B Visa Program
Teamsters Union President and Senator Bernie Sanders criticize the H-1B visa program for displacing American workers and benefiting billionaires by exploiting foreign labor. Research shows that the program is often used as a labor savings scheme for Fortune 500 corporations, leading to layoffs of American professionals and lower wages for foreign workers.
Key Points
- H-1B visa program criticized for displacing American workers and benefiting billionaires
- Research shows foreign H-1B visa workers are paid 10 percent less than Americans for the same work
- Program often used as a labor savings scheme for corporations
Cons
- Displacement of American workers
- Exploitation of foreign workers
- Lower wages for foreign H-1B visa workers compared to American counterparts