Why Amazon, Meta and Google are hiring foreign-born tech workers

The U.S. faces a growing demand for skilled workers, particularly in STEM fields with a need for 1 million more STEM workers by 2033. The H-1B visa program, created in 1990, helps fill this gap by allowing businesses to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields, with 85,000 visas available annually. Supporters argue it boosts innovation and creates U.S. jobs, while detractors contend it takes jobs from American workers.