Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Azoria CEO Slams H-1B Program, Calls it a 'Scam'
James Fishback, the CEO of Azoria, is angry about the H-1B program, which lets companies hire workers from other countries.
He believes companies should hire American graduates instead, accusing them of skipping Americans to hire foreign workers.
Fishback says that companies often hide job postings to avoid hiring Americans.
He has described the program as a scam and criticized Indian and Chinese workers.
He has also called for changes to or the complete elimination of the H-1B program.
Azoria CEO James Fishback calls the H-1B program a 'scam'.
Fishback claims companies are not hiring Americans.
He criticizes companies for hiring Indian tech workers.
Fishback has also called for changes to, or elimination of, the H-1B program.
His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of the H-1B system.
- Who
- James Fishback, CEO of Azoria
- What
- Criticized the H-1B visa program as a scam, advocating for American workers.
- When
- Recent events
- Where
- United States, particularly Florida
- Why
- Believes the H-1B program harms American workers.
Pro-H-1B/Pro-Immigration
Anti-H-1B/Anti-Immigration
Job Market Access
Pro-H-1B/Pro-Immigration
Not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Anti-H-1B/Anti-Immigration
Fishback views that American workers are being overlooked and exploited.
Workforce Composition
Pro-H-1B/Pro-Immigration
Not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Anti-H-1B/Anti-Immigration
Fishback is critical of hiring Indian and Chinese workers and favors hiring recent American graduates.
- Key Figure
- James Fishback, CEO of Azoria
- Focus
- H-1B Visa Program
- Central Argument
- Companies should prioritize American workers; calls H-1B a 'scam'
- Alleged Actions
- Companies hide job ads to avoid hiring Americans
- Visa Fee Increase
- Fishback praised Trump administration's decision to hike H-1B visa fees
- Criticism Target
- Indian and Chinese workers
