Internet debates whether It is fair for US tech workers to compete with H-1B workers

The U.S. tech industry is facing a period of significant upheaval, with over 53,000 jobs lost in just the first five months of 2025. Major firms like Microsoft, Meta, CrowdStrike, and Block have all implemented substantial layoffs, citing reasons ranging from AI-driven restructuring to cost-cutting and reductions in federal contracts.

Against this backdrop, a heated debate is happening on a social media community on Team Blind, on U.S. tech worker questioning the fairness of the H-1B visa program during such a turbulent time. The user wrote: