H-1B visas: Elon Musk claims outsourcing firms have gamed the system, sparking US job concerns
Elon Musk, in Nikhil Kamath’s WTF podcast, claimed that outsourcing firms have gamed the H-1B visa system, raising concerns over US job security. His remarks come after President Trump introduced a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applicants. White House officials emphasise protecting American jobs while encouraging foreign investment. Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan highlighted the proposed HIRE Act’s potential impact on India’s IT services, adding to ongoing debates on outsourcing, foreign talent, and visa reforms.
Elon Musk, in Nikhil Kamath’s WTF podcast, claimed that outsourcing firms have gamed the H-1B visa system, raising concerns over US job security. His remarks come after President Trump introduced a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applicants. White House officials emphasise protecting American jobs while encouraging foreign investment. Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan highlighted the proposed HIRE Act’s potential impact on India’s IT services, adding to ongoing debates on outsourcing, foreign talent, and visa reforms.
