From J.P. Morgan to Netflix to Meta: The H-1B Conversation Continues

The H-1B visa program has long proved to be both a pathway for talent and a flashpoint in political debates. When sudden shifts occur, as recently seen after the Trump administration raised the visa fee exorbitantly, the ripples stretch across the globe. Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and former big tech employees have all weighed in, each highlighting a different aspect of the controversy.  These debates lay bare how deeply Silicon Valley has relied on immigrant talent. Together, their perspectives outline a divided landscape—one part concerned about America’s attractiveness to skilled workers, another pushing for more targeted reform, and a third grappling with the reality that US schools may not be producing enough “builders.” The CEO Perspective: Shock and Stru