US Congressman claims H-1B visa holders from India, China replacing Americans

US Congressman Riley Moore has accused H-1B visa holders from India and China of replacing American computer science graduates in the workforce. In a post on X, Moore labeled the H-1B visa and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs as "SCAMS," claiming they enable companies to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor.

According to Moore, 650,000 American students earned computer science degrees in the previous year, while over 500,000 H-1B visas were issued. He argued that foreign workers are willing to accept lower wages for these positions, causing American graduates to be replaced. Moore also alleged that H-1B visa holders bring additional family members to the US, contributing to what he called "chain migration."

This comes amid ongoing debate in the US regarding the impact of employment-based immigration on domestic workers and the technology sector.