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.

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.

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.

Salaries at big tech companies in Silicon Valley are high, making it harder to recruit talent.

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.

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.

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.

The concentration of talent in major cities like Silicon Valley will likely remain for the foreseeable future, as they attract the best minds in AI and software engineering.

The exclusion of native-born individuals from high-skilled jobs and educational opportunities is a consequence of high-skilled immigration policies.