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I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

1. dbg31415 ◴[] No.44010410[source]
With widespread layoffs in the tech industry, it’s worth asking what role is immigration really playing in meeting labor market needs? Are there truly skill shortages in the U.S.?

Many argue that programs like H-1B are less about addressing talent gaps and more about cutting labor costs. What’s your take?

In its current form, does the program actually protect the interests of the domestic workforce? Is it filling a legitimate labor need that can’t be met internally - or is it primarily structured to benefit investors looking to inflate stock prices?