How do you see the role of H1B Visa holders in shaping the U.S. tech industry, and what would happen if the number of visas was drastically reduced?

H1B holders are not just filling jobs—they are building the backbone of U.S. innovation. Many lead teams, file patents, and even start companies that employ Americans. Without them, the U.S. would lose a competitive edge to countries like India, China, or Canada. If visa numbers were drastically reduced: - Companies would face severe talent shortages. - Startups would lose their lifeline of affordable yet highly skilled engineers. - More innovation would move abroad. Silicon Valley’s diversity and creativity are directly tied to the immigrant workforce. Reducing H1Bs would be like cutting off oxygen from the U.S. tech ecosystem.

While I respect the contributions of H1B workers, I think the program has also been misused. Some outsourcing firms flood the system, taking spots away from truly specialized workers. If visa numbers drop, maybe the U.S. will be forced to train more domestic talent and reduce dependency on outsourcing. Yes, there may be short-term disruptions, but in the long run, it could encourage investment in STEM education within the U.S. So I see both sides: fewer H1Bs could hurt in the near term, but it might also force the U.S. to strengthen its local talent pipeline.

We should be honest: the U.S. tech boom of the last 30 years has been fueled heavily by immigrants. From Sundar Pichai (Google) to Satya Nadella (Microsoft), H1B workers often rise to leadership. Reducing visas would not just hurt the industry—it would send a global signal that America is closing its doors. In the long run, that would weaken its reputation as the place where the best come to innovate. I see H1Bs as not just employees, but as future founders and CEOs. Limiting them would mean limiting America’s future itself.