Archive · 29 May 2025
LinkedIn Co-founder Criticized for Visa Interview Reaction
The US government has paused visa interviews.
Reid Hoffman, who helped start LinkedIn, is upset by this decision.
He thinks it's bad for America.
Other people online disagree.
They point out that LinkedIn uses H-1B visas, which allow companies to hire workers from other countries.
Some critics believe Hoffman is more concerned about making money by hiring cheaper workers from abroad.
The government says it's reviewing social media for visa applicants.
The critics argue that this hurts American workers because it allows companies to pay lower wages.
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder, criticized the US decision to halt visa interviews.
The State Department stated the decision was made to expand social media vetting of visa applicants.
Hoffman stated that the US is forgetting how it prospered.
Social media users criticized Hoffman, pointing out his business's reliance on H-1B visa programs.
Critics suggest Hoffman's stance prioritizes cheaper foreign labor over American workers.
- Who
- Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder, and social media users.
- What
- Reid Hoffman criticized the halting of visa interviews.
- When
- Unspecified, with the announcement of the visa interview pause.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To decide on expanding social media vetting of visa applicants
- Figure
- LinkedIn co-founder
- Event
- Stalling visa interviews
- Official Statement
- US State Department
- Reason for Halt
- Expanding social media vetting