Elon Musk in WTF podcast Episode 16 warns of H-1B visa misuse by outsourcing firms
Elon Musk, in Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, raised concerns over the H-1B visa programme, claiming that outsourcing firms have exploited the system. The billionaire entrepreneur stated that some companies have “kind of gamed the system on the H-1B front,” as quoted by Musk during the podcast.
His comments come amid growing scrutiny over foreign labour and its impact on American jobs. The remarks follow policy changes in the US, where President Trump signed a proclamation introducing a new annual fee of one hundred thousand dollars for H-1B visa applicants. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers in the technology sector, according to White House officials.
‘US Benefited Immensely From Indians’, Says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Warns US Against Scrapping H-1B
Outsourcing firms under scrutiny “I think there’s been some misuse of the H-1B programme,” Musk said in Nikhil Kamath’s WTF podcast Episode 16. He added that outsourcing companies are particularly responsible for manipulating visa allocations to bring in foreign workers. President Trump’s policy requires companies applying for H-1B visas to fulfil the new $100,000 annual payment. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasised that the President is committed to protecting American jobs while encouraging foreign investment in the US. Leavitt stated, “The President does not support American workers being replaced… He wants to see the American m
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