In a move already stirring global debate, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a bill seeking the total abolition of the H-1B visa program, arguing that American workers are “the most talented in the world” and should be given absolute priority in the job market.
The controversial proposal targets a program long dominated by skilled foreign professionals—particularly from India. Indians currently hold nearly 70% of all H-1B visas and collectively remit an estimated $32–33 billion back home each year, a flow that significantly impacts both economies.
Greene’s bill has triggered sharp reactions from tech leaders, immigrant-rights advocates, and international observers, who say the move could upend the U.S. tech workforce and strain economic ties with key partners. Supporters, however, insist it’s time to “put Americans first” in high-skilled employment.
As Washington braces for a heated legislative battle, millions of workers—both in the U.S. and abroad—await the next chapter in a dispute that could redefine America’s global talent pipeline.
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