The concern is not merely immigration-related but also one of program integrity: if applicants can obtain visas using fraudulent qualifications, the program fails its stated purpose of bringing in genuinely skilled workers.
4. It Undermines the “America First” Principle
Employers are supposed to make every reasonable effort to recruit, train, and retain American workers before turning to foreign labor. U.S. citizens and legal residents should receive priority in hiring, especially in industries where qualified Americans are available.
This view became particularly prominent during Trump’s first administration, when officials pushed for reforms emphasizing “Hire American, Buy American.”
