As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, the debate over H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers is heating up

As the US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, he faces a unique challenge. The issue of immigration and the H-1B visa has become a contentious point among the two key groups. He is trying to satisfy the conflicting interests of the billionaire tech community, who heavily fund his campaigns, and his ‘America First’ base.

Trump’s recent favourable statements on H-1B visas for foreign skilled workers have sparked renewed discussions on the future of this critical programme. The New York Post quoted Trump, “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas.

That’s why we have them.” He added: “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B visas. I have used it many times. It’s a great program.”

Trump admitted. Trump has backed Elon Musk and his other wealthy funders from Silicon Valley ( South Africa-born Musk had an H1B visa himself). While tech leaders want a liberal H-1B visa regime, ‘America First’ hardliners wish for stricter restrictions on immigration at all levels.

In his first term, Trump prioritised protecting American citizens’ interests, which had significant implications on the H-1B visas. ‘America First’........

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