Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Senator Schmitt Criticizes H-1B Visa Program
Senator Eric Schmitt says the H-1B visa program is not what it seems.
He believes it's not about bringing in the best talent but about replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labor.
He also mentioned that companies like Microsoft are laying off American workers and hiring foreign workers instead.
Schmitt wants to reform the immigration system.
Additionally, there's concern about fraud in the EB-1A visa program, where people are buying fake credentials to get visas.
The government is trying to stop this fraud.
Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes the H-1B visa program, claiming it replaces American workers with cheaper foreign labor.
Schmitt accuses companies like Microsoft of laying off American workers and hiring H-1B visa holders.
The EB-1A visa program has seen a tripling in applications over four years, with a decline in approval rates.
There are concerns about fraud in the EB-1A visa program, with people buying fake credentials.
Schmitt plans to introduce legislation to revoke citizenship from those who commit fraud after naturalization.
- Who
- Senator Eric Schmitt and USCIS officials
- What
- Criticism of H-1B visa program and EB-1A visa fraud
- When
- January 2026 and April-June 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To highlight alleged abuse and fraud in visa programs
- Senator
- Eric Schmitt
- Program
- H-1B visa
- Claim
- Foreign workers are cheaper and more compliant
- Impact
- Job losses for American workers
- Legislation
- Denaturalization bill
- EB-1A Applications
- Tripled in 4 years
- EB-1A Approval Rate
- 67% (April-June 2025)
- Fraud Concerns
- Purchased or fraudulent credentials
