Jeremy Neufeld
Director of immigration policy at the Institute for Progress, specializing in high-skilled immigration and policy analysis; appeared to explain changes to the H-1B visa program.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 27min
Why the new H-1B policy helps outsourcers, not startups
Jeremy Neufeld, Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, dives deep into the drastic changes to the H-1B visa program. He reveals how a massive fee hike could hinder startups while inadvertently favoring outsourcers. Jeremy discusses the loophole allowing 80% of applicants to bypass the fee and critiques how the new wage-based lottery system could unfairly prioritize seasoned acupuncturists over fresh AI PhD graduates. The conversation uncovers the uncertainties facing universities and the potential effects on innovation in the tech industry.
Jun 2, 2025 • 14min
Why Immigration Is America’s Innovation Engine with Jeremy Neufeld
Jeremy Neufeld, Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, explains how immigration fuels American innovation, especially in tech. He discusses the crucial role of student visas and H-1Bs in powering AI startups, revealing that 70% of founders come from this pipeline. Neufeld highlights the risks of policy missteps that let other countries, like China, gain an edge. He also proposes a more talent-friendly immigration system that could strengthen national security while promoting innovation.
