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ShareH-1B visas are designed for specialised jobs, yet people accuse employers of using them to suppress wages and sideline Americans. The real debate goes beyond degrees to hiring practices, skills and pay. Image credit : Magnific | H-1B visas and American jobs: Is the real problem wages or skills? The H-1B visa debate for long has presented an attractive dichotomy, pitting the interests of American workers against those of companies who wish to employ foreign talent. However, the equation is not that simple, because in many cases the jobs that have to be filled by H-1B Visas are highly specialised and require specific software, engineering or scientific knowledge. So, if the companies cannot find local workers to fill those jobs, their only choice is to hire foreign professionals. Recently a user posted on Reddit: “Why are H1B visas accused of stealing American jobs when the data shows most H1B visa-holders work in STEM jobs while most Americans graduate with non-STEM degrees?. ”Image credit : Pexels | H-1B visas are designed for specialised jobs, yet people accuse employers of using them to suppress wagesThe answer to these questions is not as simple as “there are not enough people with science degrees”. It is essential to understand what kind of recruitment practices the employers have, how much they pay, what skills do they look for in candidates, and how hard it is to find workers to fill positions. All those factors and many others contribute to the perception of the H-1B Visa program as an unfair way to recruit employees. The major point of controversyThe main point of controversy of this particular topic, however, is rooted in the idea that foreign workers fill jobs that could be given to locals.