I Support Trump’s H-1B Reforms. That Doesn’t Mean I Support Trump.
You can hate the man, reject most of his policies, and still back the reforms that raise standards.
I came to the U.S. in 1986 on an H-1 visa, the original version of today’s H-1B. It was issued for individuals with “distinguished merit and ability.” I wasn’t brought in to save anyone money. I was expensive, highly trained, and hired because I offered something American employers couldn’t easily find.
That’s why I support the Trump administration’s effort to reform the H-1B system and link it to wage levels. The program should prioritize talent that brings high value. If companies are using it to pay less, they are misusing it. The goal should be to strengthen the economy, not weaken the labor market with cheaper substitutes.
I also support raising the bar for U.S. citizenship. I took the test. It was absurdly easy. Anyone with twenty minutes of study can pass. That does not honor the meaning of citizenship. It should reflect real understanding, not just memorized answers. I honestly doubt most Americans born here could pass it without prep. That should concern us all.
This is not about supporting Trump. I don’t. I have abhor some of his policies. But when a reform is right, I’ll say so. Standards matter. Whether you were born here or came here, the expectations should be high. That is how you build something worth keeping.