Some argue that the H1B Visa allows companies to underpay foreign workers compared to U.S. citizens. Do you believe wage protection rules should be strengthened?

I’d argue that wage protection rules should not only be strengthened but also enforced more transparently. Right now, there are rules in place, but enforcement is weak. Employers can file paperwork claiming compliance, but who really checks? If there were independent audits and stiff penalties for violations, companies would think twice before underpaying. Also, making salary data for H1B workers public could add accountability. Transparency often solves problems better than regulation alone.

Yes, wage protection rules must be strengthened urgently. There’s enough evidence to show that some employers exploit H1B workers by paying them below-market wages. These workers can’t easily switch jobs because their visa is tied to one employer, so they’re stuck. This not only hurts the foreign workers but also depresses wages for U.S. citizens in the same field. It creates resentment and fuels anti-immigrant sentiment. The solution could include: - Strict wage audits for H1B employers. - Minimum salary thresholds that reflect market rates. - Easier job mobility for H1B workers so they aren’t trapped. If the U.S. wants the H1B program to remain credible, protecting wages must be at the top of the reform agenda.

From the perspective of a U.S. worker, I feel wage protections must be tightened. The H1B Visa program is supposed to address skill shortages, not serve as a tool for cheap labor. If companies are hiring foreign workers just because they’re cheaper, then that defeats the purpose. By ensuring wages are equal or higher for H1B workers compared to citizens, we level the playing field. That way, the program is used only when there’s a genuine need, not as a cost-cutting strategy.

I don’t fully agree with the argument that H1B workers are underpaid. In many cases, these workers are highly skilled and actually earn competitive salaries. Big tech companies like Amazon or Google are not hiring H1B workers to save money; they’re hiring them because they need their expertise. The problem arises mostly with outsourcing or contracting firms, which sometimes exploit loopholes. Instead of painting all companies with the same brush, the government should target those firms specifically. Blanket rules might hurt legitimate employers and workers. So yes, wage protection is important, but it needs to be smart regulation, not one-size-fits-all.