US tech also benefited from cost-effective, competitive Indian tech talent. The share of IT workers with H-1B visas has risen from 32% in FY 2003 to over 65% in recent years. American companies are laying off their American technology workers and replacing them with H-1B workers. The H-1B programme is creating disincentives for future American workers to choose STEM careers, which threatens our national security. Under the L1 visa, the spouse gets automatic work authorisation, unlike H-1B visas where a separate work authorisation is required.