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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Vinay Patel

'I'm Here Because of H-1B': Elon Musk's Past Defence of Visa System Resurfaces After Fee Hike

The tech industry is reeling from a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, which threatens to upend the hiring of foreign professionals. In this climate of uncertainty, past remarks from Elon Musk have re-emerged, showing his strong support for the visa programme he credits for America’s tech dominance. (Credit: AFP News)

In the high-stakes world of tech, immigration policies are often a battleground. For a long time, tech leaders have been vocal about the need for highly skilled foreign workers, and none more so than Elon Musk.

Yet, as the costs of the H-1B visa increase, a new spotlight is being shone on his previous defence of the system.

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