Ex-US Official: H-1B "Deviated from Intent," Big Tech Abuses Program

• Former US official Simon Hankinson criticizes the H-1B visa program, stating it has deviated from its original intent to bring highly skilled workers, now largely employing "average workers."
• Hankinson alleges the H-1B program lacks requirements for employers to prioritize US workers, leading to foreign workers undercutting American graduates.
• Major companies are accused of using H-1B visas to replace local workers, exemplified by Amazon's H-1B approvals amidst job cuts.
• Allegations include manipulation of the H-1B lottery by firms and outsourcing agencies submitting multiple applications for the same worker.
• Hankinson calls for strict reforms to the H-1B program to safeguard American workers and ensure it benefits innovation, not just companies.

Why It Matters: Ex-US official claims H-1B visa program harms US workers, needs reform.