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Elon Musk acknowledged the US's significant benefit from Indian talent but criticized the misuse of the H-1B visa system and the Biden administration's border policies, emphasizing the importance of talented immigrants while warning against extreme immigration restrictions.
India strongly opposes the US's new $100,000 fee for H1-B visas, which primarily affects Indian and Chinese skilled workers, citing humanitarian and economic concerns, and warning of potential disruptions to the global tech industry and Indian workers' lives.
Skilled workers in the US are increasingly frustrated with the outdated and unfriendly immigration system, leading many to consider moving to Canada. The H1-B visa, which allows foreign-born, US-educated individuals to work in the country, has a limited quota that is quickly filled, leaving many skilled workers without a path to permanent residency. Canada's new work permit program has already received an overwhelming number of applications, indicating the country's attractiveness to skilled workers. While some experts caution that it is too early to determine the success of Canada's program, many workers are drawn to the country's flexible immigration policies and clear path to permanent residency.
Canada's Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced a hassle-free work permit for H1-B visa holders residing in the U.S., allowing tech workers to come to Canada without requiring a job offer. Additionally, a Digital Nomads Visa allows remote work from Canada for up to 6 months, and H-1B visa holders and their families can work in Canada without needing a job offer. Canada plans to welcome 10,000 H1-B visa holders to work in the country.
Tech companies have allegedly exploited a loophole in the H1-B visa lottery system by entering foreign employees' names multiple times to increase their chances of selection. The US government is investigating several technology companies for trying to circumvent the system, which has raised major concerns. While it isn't illegal for a foreign worker to have several companies submit the H1-B application, the company is required to confirm they have a job in place for the candidate. The government is proposing to raise the registration fee to $215 and further regulate the process to prevent fraudulent applications.