What Is the H-1B Visa Program and Why Are Trump Backers Feuding Over It?
A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers has pitted immigration hard-liners against some of President Trump’s most influential supporters in the tech industry.
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Sanders doubles down on attacks on Musk over H-1B visas: ‘Dead wrong’
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Reform the H-1B Program and America's immigration system — now
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Some H-1B workers say they feel insulted by debate over visa holders
In recent days, Trump said he supported H-1B visas. In the past, he’s made comments about the program, saying, “We shouldn’t have it. Very, very bad for workers.”NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Sanders calls for H-1B visa reform: 'Elon Musk is wrong'
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