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Elon Musk Calls for Major Reforms in the H-1B Visa Program

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Elon Musk Calls for Major Reforms in the H-1B Visa Program

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  • Elon Musk criticizes the current status of the H-1B visa program, labeling it as broken and in need of major reform.
  • The H-1B visa serves as a temporary work permit for foreign employees in specialized fields like technology and medicine.
  • Musk proposes raising the minimum salary and adding a yearly cost to hire internationally, making it less favorable than domestic hiring.
  • Controversy surrounds the program, with differing opinions from Trump's inner circle on immigration policies related to skilled workers.
  • Currently, the US issues 65,000 H-1B visas each year, with an additional 20,000 for advanced degree holders, impacting over 700,000 individuals.

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