The H1B Visa has always been in high demand but with limited availability. Do you believe the U.S. should increase the annual cap to meet workforce demands, or would that negatively impact local job opportunities?

I strongly believe the U.S. should increase the annual cap for H1B Visas. Right now, with only 85,000 visas available each year, the system is clearly oversubscribed — hundreds of thousands apply, and the lottery selects just a fraction. This not only frustrates employers but also creates uncertainty for skilled workers who are left hanging. Increasing the cap would allow the U.S. to meet its real workforce demands, especially in tech, healthcare, and engineering. Many companies report they cannot find qualified candidates locally. By restricting H1B Visas, the U.S. is only hurting itself by missing out on global talent that could drive innovation. As for the concern about local job opportunities: research shows that H1B Visa holders often complement the local workforce rather than replace them. They take highly specialized jobs that Americans may not be filling, and in doing so, they create additional jobs around them. For example, a foreign AI engineer may develop a project that needs dozens of local hires. So yes, the cap should be raised, because it benefits both the economy and the global reputation of the U.S. as an innovation leader.

I disagree with increasing the H1B Visa cap. The truth is, there are plenty of skilled workers in the U.S. who can do these jobs if given the opportunity. Companies often prefer foreign workers because they can pay them less compared to U.S. citizens. That’s why many Americans feel resentment towards the program. If the government increases the cap, it risks flooding the market with cheaper labor, which directly impacts wages for U.S. workers. Instead of expanding the cap, the U.S. should focus on training and reskilling its citizens so they can fill these high-demand positions. This would ensure that opportunities stay within the country, rather than being outsourced to workers from abroad. So, while the demand might be high, I believe increasing the cap would create more harm than good for the domestic workforce.