U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the current H-1B visa program a “scam” that displaces American workers and said major reforms are underway. He criticized the lottery system and voiced support for shifting to a wage- and merit-based model. Green Card System Under Scrutiny Lutnick

US Senator JD Vance has raised concerns over Microsoft’s use of H-1B visas, warning that the company’s employment practices may conflict with its recent layoffs of American workers. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio and a known critic of Big Tech, questioned why Microsoft is continuing to sponsor foreign workers, particularly through the H-1B program, […]