John Drake

I'm guessing Trump is either lying or doesn't know what he is talking about. Or both. It's known he uses H2B workers. But I don't see where anything he does would fit for H1Bs. If he's putting his landscapers on H1Bs, he's breaking the law.

There are no caps on O1 visas

Yep. I keep saying it. He's going to completely reverse his prior stand on China.

Then he is eligible for an O1 visa. Not H1b.

If America "needs more talent," then why are American citizens currently holding tech jobs required to train H1Bs to do their job and then be fired from their jobs?

Read the Daily Mail headline and story, which I included as the title of this topic.

Elon is the one hiring them, and he seems to think they are.

I asked Elon's Grok/X to rank the top 5 countries in terms of quality of engineers. Here is the result. Notice, India is not on the list. Why are we replacing American engineers (#1) with Indians who don't rank? Could it be $$$$$? For that matter, to get Elon's "exceptional talent," why aren't we getting engineers from Germany, Switzerland, Japan, or S. Korea, instead of India? Determining the top countries in terms of the quality of engineers can be subjective, as it depends on criteria like educational systems, research output, innovation, and industry impact. However, based on various indicators such as the quality of engineering education, research contributions, and industry reputation, here are five countries often highlighted for their engineering quality: United States - Known for its top-tier universities like MIT, Stanford, and Caltech, which produce engineers with significant contributions to technology and innovation. The U.S. is also home to leading tech companies and has a robust research environment. Germany - Renowned for its precision engineering, Germany has a strong focus on practical engineering education through its dual vocational training system. Universities like the Technical University of Munich and RWTH Aachen are globally recognized for engineering. German engineers are known for their work in automotive, manufacturing, and industrial engineering. Switzerland - Despite its small size, Switzerland is noted for producing high-quality engineers, particularly in areas like genetic engineering, machinery, and pharmaceuticals. Universities like ETH Zurich are world-renowned. Japan - Famous for its contributions to electronics, robotics, and automotive engineering, Japan has a culture of meticulous engineering. Universities like the University of Tokyo and companies like Sony and Panasonic highlight its engineering strength. South Korea - Known for its technological advancements, especially in electronics, with companies like Samsung and LG leading the global market. South Korea has a strong engineering education system with institutions like KAIST known for their engineering programs. These rankings reflect a combination of educational quality, industrial output, and innovation but should be seen as a general overview rather than a definitive list, as different sources might rank countries differently based on specific metrics or criteria.

Those are Elon's words. He and Vivek started this war, as the title of this topic indicates.

After watching Musk go berserk over H1Bs, I do have another serious question: is this the sort of man you want to let put a chip in your brain?

H1Bs are cheap labor visas that indeed do tie their employees to their employer. They can't quit or they'll be sent back home. So they don't complain about the 80 hour work weeks and sub par pay. Musk is outright lying when he says he needs H1Bs for exceptional workers. He's now saying he wants the top 0.01 percent. Well, guess what! There is already a visa for exceptional talent. It's called the O1 visa. Elon, Vivek, and all the other Tech Lords are simply lying about the H1Bs (One of Musk's own H1B ads was reposted on X and it was an entry level accounting job for 145K per year. Can't get Americans to do that???? And, btw, the actual H1B recipient does not get that salary; it's marked down after the H1B agency gets the recipient hired.) If all Elon and Vivek want is a pathway for exceptional people, here it is: Correction: here is the percentage of "engineering talent" Musk wants to bring into the US.

I'm not left. I'm not right. I oppose H1bs. If you want to bring in exceptional people, fine. But H1Bs are not exceptional. They're ordinary wage slaves who suppress native wages while increasing the demand on housing prices for American citizens. And I think Trump is going 180 on immigration and China. He doesn't need MAGA anymore. He'll never need any voters support again. Now, he can just cozy up to the Kings of Cash, the Tech Oligarchs.

The warning signs were there with the budget extension, where Elon and Vivek started crowing about how they used their influence to stop it. Trump looks like he is being dragged behind them on a leash.

People are getting H1Bs for everything from tech jobs to entry level accounting jobs and even catering jobs.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigration-parole-biden-administration-1-million-migrants/

DOGE = Department of Government Efficiency which is efficiently replacing Americans with Indians.

Maybe they're overwhelmed and don't have the information on Indian diploma mills. USCIS received a total of 780,884 (approximately 781K) H1B Registrations for the FY 2024 season. Total Eligible Of the total 781K H1B registrations submitted, the total number of eligible registrations stood at 758,994 (approximately 757K). The difference of 21,890 (780,884 -758,994) between submitted vs. eligible registrations is accounted for the duplicate registrations, failed payments, and others deleted by employers before the close of the registration period.

He paroled them and processed them cash, phones, and work permits.

It's not just these two. Other oligarchs like David Sacks and Peter Thiel are also campaigning for more Indian H1Bs. This is the payment they want for supporting Trump with donations and supporting statements.

Biden did the same thing with his "parole." They're all legal now.

Not to mention that the Indian Trump hired as his AI adviser is on Youtube recommending Indians commit marriage fraud in order to stay in the US permanently.

Revealing details.

This is why I didn't vote for Trump. I don't trust him to do what he campaigned on. Remember in 2016 he was all in favor of reducing H1Bs. And now, just a few months ago, he stated he wanted to staple a green card on to every foreigner's diploma from any college, including 2 year colleges. Trump needs to make a statement now, today, about whether he agrees with Elon and Vivek wanting to flood the country with H1Bs. BTW, I see several claims that Musk is shutting down and shadowbanning X accounts that criticize him and disagree with him about H1Bs. We don't need Elon and Vivek running America's immigration policy.

Elon and Vivek going whole hog on unlimited H1B visas for Indians.

I prefer to watch playoff games from the 1970s on Youtube. Don't care for the NFL these days. Here's a good one: