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Amazon, Apple, Meta probed by Senate panel over H-1B visa hiring
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Please let us know if you have feedbackDive Brief:The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking details from 10 major U.S. companies, including tech giants Amazon, Apple and Meta, regarding their recruitment and hiring practices related to H-1B visa holders.
Over the past few years, the companies have leaned heavily on H-1B visa petitions to fill tech-related positions, favoring foreigners over American workers, Sens.
Dive Insight:The Senate investigation comes amid a growing debate over the impact of H-1B visa hiring on U.S. workers, particularly in the tech industry.
On Sept. 19, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, citing “systemic abuse” of the program.
They were also asked whether they have displaced any American employees with H-1B holders.