Former Meta Engineer: H-1B Fee Hike Could Boost US Tech Jobs
Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson has sparked a debate about the H-1B visa program, suggesting that the new $100,000 fee could benefit American job seekers in the tech industry. Wilson, now leading a data analytics startup in San Francisco, responded to Tom Anderson's post about his experience working with H-1B visa holders at Meta.
Wilson estimated that the new fee would have cost Meta $1.5 million for his 2017 data engineering team, as nearly all members (15 out of 17) were on H-1B visas. He argued that this could open opportunities for American job seekers. However, Nitin Ahirwal countered that the value generated by H-1B workers outweighs the visa fees and that the talent pipeline isn't solely from top US schools.
Indian tech professionals and international onlookers reacted to Wilson's post. Rushikesh Patil suggested that removing visas exposes the talent gap in the US tech industry. Large tech firms like Google and American Express, primary employers of H-1B visa holders, are expected to face disruptions and reduced new visa applications due to the fee increase.
President Donald Trump's new proposal, including a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, has sparked discussion and debate. While some see it as an opportunity for American job seekers, others argue that it could disrupt the tech industry and expose talent gaps. The impact of the new visa fees on both American workers and international talent remains to be seen.
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