US Vice President JD Vance has delivered a strong condemnation of the H-1B visa program, labeling it “completely broken” and advocating for its complete removal. Vance asserts that the program is routinely abused by corporations to substitute American employees with lower-cost foreign workers. This criticism underscores the administration's concerns regarding the impact of the H-1B visa program on the domestic job market. He simultaneously stood by the recently implemented USD 100,000 fee associated with the visa, despite facing multiple legal objections. The Vice President’s statements signal a potential shift in immigration policy, prioritizing American workers and scrutinizing foreign labor programs. This stance is likely to fuel ongoing debate surrounding the H-1B visa and its economic consequences.

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