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Elon Musk Declares War Over H-1B Visas

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
December 28, 2024
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Elon Musk Declares War Over H-1B Visas
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Elon Musk, the ever-controversial billionaire and self-appointed saviour of the tech industry, is now ready to “go to war” over the H-1B visa program which revolves around foreign tech workers. Late Friday, Musk took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to unleash his wrath on immigration hardliners and Trump loyalists who are calling for the H-1B visa program to be scrapped.

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What They Are saying

“The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla, and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H-1B,” Musk declared, leaving no room for interpretation. Then came the dramatic kicker: “I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.”

Why It Matters

For context, the H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialized fields, typically for three years, with options for renewal or green card applications. Musk himself, a South African native turned naturalized U.S. citizen, once held an H-1B visa. His company, Tesla, has secured 724 such visas this year alone, highlighting just how deeply the tech industry depends on this program.

But not everyone shares Musk’s enthusiasm. Some persons especially from Trump’s far-right base, argue that the program undercuts wages for American workers. Their frustration got to its peek this week when Trump appointed Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, as an adviser on artificial intelligence. This caused outrage from immigration hardliners, who saw the appointment as a betrayal of Trump’s promises to “put America first.”

Even Steve Bannon, Trump’s longtime confidante, jumped into the train, blasting “big tech oligarchs” like Musk for their support of the H-1B program. Bannon, warned that immigration, legal or otherwise is s a “threat to Western civilization.” Musk, however, drew a sharp distinction between legal immigration programs like H-1B and the illegal immigration debates that often dominate headlines.

Curiously, Trump has remained silent on the issue, despite his usual flair for responding to controversies in 280 characters or less. Historically, Trump has sent mixed signals on immigration, expressing both a willingness to expand work visas for skilled labour and a promise to crack down on illegal immigrants. For now, his transition team has evaded questions about Musk’s fiery tweets or the growing rift between the tech industry and Trump’s hardline supporters.

This alot for the U.S. tech industry, which relies heavily on skilled foreign workers to keep its innovation engines running. Musk, ever the opportunist, hasn’t hesitated to highlight what he sees as a shortage of “homegrown talent.” And while it’s true that American universities produce legions of graduates in science and engineering, the reality is more complex. Companies like Tesla and SpaceX thrive on a global talent pool, a fact Musk is quick to remind anyone who will listen.

Bottom Line

Whether you see him as a hero, a hypocrite, or just another tech billionaire with too much time on his hands, MUSK is just that controversial guy.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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