It’s no longer just about landing a job. It’s about who gets noticed first—and for many U.S. citizens, that answer isn’t always in their favor.
At top colleges across the U.S., a troubling trend is emerging. Students who’ve ticked all the boxes—internships, impressive projects, stellar grades—are still left waiting for job offers. Meanwhile, some of their international peers are getting calls from recruiters much sooner. Not everyone, but enough to raise eyebrows.
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The H-1B visa was never meant to replace American workers. It was intended as a safety net—used when there weren’t enough skilled professionals already in the country. But times have changed. Now, even U.S.-born children of immigrants are starting to wonder: is the system still fulfilling its original promise?
Some believe the visa system, once a crucial support for essential skills, has morphed into a loophole. It seems to allow companies to favor those they can manage more easily. After all, someone on a visa often can’t speak up—because losing their job could mean losing their right to stay in the country. It’s not just competition anymore; it’s an uneven playing field.
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This isn’t about blaming foreign workers. Most are just trying to make ends meet, and many face their own pressures. But it’s also true that American citizens are feeling overlooked—especially recent graduates, burdened with debt, and yearning for the stability their parents once enjoyed.
When companies lay off American workers only to fill similar positions overseas weeks later, it stings. When the same job is offered in India for a fraction of the U.S. salary, it doesn’t feel like fair economics—it feels personal. And when entry-level positions dwindle on U.S. job boards, it’s hard not to question whether the “American Dream” is being outsourced.
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There’s a bigger question at play—about who the system is really designed for now. About how much space there is for both citizens and immigrants to thrive together. And about what needs to change before frustration escalates into something more serious.
