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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
The H-1B visa program has largely benefited a small set of big tech companies and consulting firms, while startups mainly use O-1 visas for high-skilled immigrants.
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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458
@ Lex Fridman
01/26/25
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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
The H-1B visa program has become dominated by large tech companies and consulting firms, often leading to lower wages for skilled immigrants compared to what they could earn in Silicon Valley.
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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
The H-1B visa debate reflects broader concerns about immigration and its impact on the economy and workforce, and I have a nuanced view on high-skilled immigration, shaped by my experiences in Silicon Valley and my advocacy for more H-1B visas, which I believe have significantly benefited the U.S.
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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
The O-1 visa is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability, allowing innovators from around the world to come to the US to start companies.
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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
High-skilled immigrants not only benefit themselves and the tech industry but also create new companies and technologies that generate jobs for native-born Americans.
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Jared Friedman
07/19/19
@ Y Combinator
Y Combinator has extensive experience helping founders secure B-1 visas, and it's rarely an issue for the three to four months spent in the program.
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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
The argument for high-skilled immigration is straightforward: it allows the U.S. to attract smart individuals from around the world, enhancing productivity and innovation across industries.
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Jared Friedman
07/19/19
@ Y Combinator
The most common visa option for founders without a US visa is the B-1 visa, which is a temporary business visa that is relatively easy to obtain.
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Luther Lowe
06/14/24
@ Y Combinator
Access to talent is a major issue; we need to ensure that high-skilled individuals can enter the U.S. to build companies, as the current process is not straightforward.
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Marc Andreessen
01/26/25
@ Lex Fridman
The U.S. is the primary destination for the best and brightest, and we should consider attaching green cards to technical degrees to retain talent.