Impact of Visa Suspension on Skilled Workers

This chapter examines the recent U.S. executive order suspending various visa types, including H-1B and L visas, amid the pandemic, and its effects on skilled foreign workers. It discusses the implications for the tech sector and the broader immigration landscape, as well as the political motivations behind such policies. The chapter emphasizes the crucial role of high-skilled immigration in the U.S. economy and the ongoing challenges in immigration policy amidst rising nationalism.