Jorge Loweree

Jorge Loweree, Managing Director of Programs and Strategy at the American Immigration Council, dives into the recent overhaul of the H-1B visa program. He clarifies what jobs qualify for these visas and discusses the complexities of displacement among American workers. Loweree highlights the potential negative impact of a proposed fee on small employers while big corporations could easily absorb it. He also emphasizes the dire consequences for non-tech sectors like hospitals and schools, revealing a complex landscape where many deserving workers face long waits and uncertainty.