Headline: "Remove H-1B visa, collapses the economy…": Harsh Goenka shares an old video of the famous scientist at "Genius Visa"
In a recent development, Harsh Goenka, a well-known businessman and thought leader, shared an old video of a famous scientist on his social media handle, "Genius Visa", at a high-profile event. The clip features the scientist making a bold claim regarding the impact of removing the H-1B visa program on the US economy.
The video shows Dr. Vivek Wadhwa, a renowned scientist and academic, speaking at a conference in 2019. Dr. Wadhwa, who is a research professor at the School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, has been a prominent voice on the issue of immigration reform and the impact of H-1B visas on the US job market.
In the video, Dr. Wadhwa is seen stating, "If they (US government) remove H-1B visas, I think the US economy will collapse. I think it will collapse because you have an economy that is dependent on people who are willing to work for 50% to 60% less than what Americans are paid." The scientist goes on to emphasize that the H-1B visa program is crucial for the US economy, as it allows highly skilled foreign workers to come and work in the country, filling gaps in the labor market and driving innovation.
Mr. Goenka, who has been vocal about the H-1B visa controversy, shared the video on his social media handle, sparking a heated debate online. The businessman has been a vocal critic of the current US immigration policy, which he believes favors large corporations over the interests of American workers.
The sharing of this video by Mr. Goenka comes at a time when the US is grappling with the issue of H-1B visas. The program, which was introduced in 1990, allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, such as technology, medicine, and engineering. The program has been the subject of much controversy, with some calling for its abolition, citing concerns about job theft and wage suppression.
While the video has sparked heated debate online, Dr. Wadhwa’s claims have been questioned by some experts, who argue that the scientist’s assertions are exaggerated and lack empirical evidence. Others have called for a more nuanced approach to immigration reform, one that balances the needs of American workers with the needs of the US economy.
The H-1B visa controversy is a complex issue, with no easy solutions. However, the sharing of this video by Mr. Goenka has sparked an important conversation about the future of the program and its impact on the US economy. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen if the video’s message will resonate with policymakers and the American public, or if it will be lost in the din of the larger immigration reform debate.
