Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Costco Job Post Sparks Debate Over Foreign Labor Bias
Some people are upset at Costco because they think the company is trying to hire foreign workers instead of Americans.
They saw a job posting that said the company might not help foreign workers get visas, which made them think Costco wants to hire people who already have permission to work in the US.
They feel that companies do this to pay lower salaries and avoid the costs of sponsoring visas.
This has caused some to worry about American workers losing jobs to people from other countries.
The government also selects a certain number of H-1B visa applications each year, and the number selected for 2026 is the lowest in recent years.
Social media users criticized Costco for alleged bias towards foreign labor in job postings.
The job posting specified that some positions would not offer H-1B visa sponsorship.
Critics claim this indicates a preference for foreign workers with existing work authorization.
The post comes as US tech workers express concerns about job displacement.
USCIS reported 120,141 H-1B visa applications selected for 2026, the lowest since 2021.
- Who
- Social media users and US tech workers
- What
- A social media post criticizing Costco's job posting practices regarding foreign labor.
- When
- 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To avoid visa sponsorship costs and hire cheaper labor, according to critics.
Pro-Business Practices
Pro-American Worker
Hiring Preference
Pro-Business Practices
Some feel that Costco is simply looking for qualified candidates, without specific regard to their nationality.
Pro-American Worker
Some believe Costco is biased against American workers in favor of foreign workers.
Visa Sponsorship
Pro-Business Practices
The companies' choices regarding visa sponsorship are simply business decisions
Pro-American Worker
Those criticizing Costco see the lack of visa sponsorship as a deliberate attempt to bypass US workers and offer lower pay.
- Company Mentioned
- Costco
- Visa Program Discussed
- H-1B
- USCIS H-1B Applications Selected for 2026
- 120,141