In the midst of renewed political attacks on legal immigration, a prominent Indian-American tech entrepreneur, Sidharth, has emerged as a vocal defender of the H-1B visa system. Taking to social media, Sidharth denounced what he described as “foreign-funded propaganda” and “loudmouth grifters” who target the H-1B program without understanding its true value to the US economy or the technology sector.
“Tech doesn’t run on noise. It runs on skill,” he wrote, urging fellow Americans to “use their brains” and not fall for the rhetoric of critics who “have never written a single line of code in their lives.”
Mutual benefits: Not a favor, but a strategic partnership
At the heart of Sidharth’s argument lies the assertion that H-1B visas are not a charitable gesture toward Indian professionals, but a mutually beneficial arrangement relied upon by both countries. India, whose economy now stands at $4.3 trillion, receives about $30 billion each year in remittances from Indian professionals working in the US on H-1B visas. “But the benefits don’t end there,” Sidharth noted—emphasizing that these skilled workers are critical for filling essential STEM roles in the American economy.
Impact on the US: Driving jobs and economic growth
Quoting studies, Sidharth highlighted that “each H-1B hire can lead to the creation of up to 7.5 new US jobs.” Far from taking away American opportunities, H-1B professionals are job multipliers and innovation engines. Their expertise fuels output and global competitiveness in the US tech sector, directly boosting GDP and national growth. Cutting the program, Sidharth warned, would be economically disastrous—not just for the tech industry, but for the broader US economy.
Data over Dogma
Sidharth’s candid post comes in response to US politicians increasingly framing legal immigration—and H-1B holders in particular—as threats to American workers. However, founders and industry leaders like Sidharth argue that such narratives are not just misinformed but “intellectually lazy.” Instead of slogans, he encourages a focus on hard facts and data, pointing to the US’s continued dependence on highly skilled foreign talent to maintain its edge in technology and innovation.
A system that works—If it’s understood
“For all the heated debate, the H-1B system isn’t broken. What’s broken is the understanding of who benefits,” Sidharth bluntly observed. He called out those who criticize the program without appreciating its complexity or societal impact, highlighting that tech innovation in America owes much to the steady pipeline of international talent, especially from India. Meanwhile, he reminded critics that the flow of remittances strengthens India’s economy, but the lifeblood of American tech is global genius and expertise.
Urging rational debate
As the debate over H-1B visas heats up further—amid rising visa restrictions and proposals for higher entry barriers—Sidharth’s intervention underscores an urgent need for rational dialogue. He insists that Americans, especially policymakers, set aside scapegoating and focus on economic realities. The US-India tech partnership, bolstered by H-1B professionals, is not simply a transaction; it is a strategic asset that powers growth, job creation, and global leadership.
In calling for an evidence-based approach and mutual respect, entrepreneurs like Sidharth hope to preserve a vital program—one that continues to fuel innovation, prosperity, and opportunity on both sides of the Pacific.
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