US Senator Criticizes H-1B Visa Program, Targets Hyderabad's 'Visa Temple'
'Visa Cartel Has Its Own Visa Temple': US Senator Targets Hyderabad Temple In H-1B Attack
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US Senator Eric Schmitt has condemned the H-1B visa program, labeling the Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad as a 'Visa Temple' that symbolizes a 'Visa Cartel' harming American workers. He claims that the program displaces U.S. jobs and facilitates fraud, calling for an end to the system that he believes favors foreign workers over Americans.
- 01Senator Eric Schmitt criticized the H-1B visa program, linking it to the Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad.
- 02He described the temple as a symbol of a 'Visa Cartel' that undermines American workers.
- 03Schmitt alleged that foreign visa holders share confidential information, disadvantaging U.S. applicants.
- 04He claimed that 82% of foreign hires under the H-1B program earn below median wages.
- 05The senator called for reforms to end perceived fraud and protect American jobs.
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US Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, has ignited controversy by criticizing the H-1B visa program, referring to the Chilkur Balaji Temple near Hyderabad, India, as a 'Visa Temple' of a 'Visa Cartel.' This temple is popularly believed to assist devotees in securing U.S. visas through prayer. Schmitt's remarks, shared on social media, argue that such programs displace American workers, suppress wages, and contribute to a hollowing out of the middle class. He accused Big Tech companies of laying off thousands of U.S. employees while simultaneously filing for H-1B applications, claiming that many foreign hires are compensated below median wages. Schmitt's posts emphasized a need for reform, stating, 'Enough. We must end the fraud, shut down these networks, close the loopholes, and ensure we serve American workers.' He contended that the current system favors ethnic favoritism over merit, calling the H-1B program a 'total fraud' and a 'total scam.'
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Schmitt's comments could influence public opinion and policy regarding the H-1B visa program, potentially leading to stricter regulations that affect foreign workers and U.S. companies relying on these visas.
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