Elon Musk Advocates H-1B Visas Amid Tesla Lawsuit & Workforce Shifts

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly voiced support for the H-1B visa program, highlighting its role in his company’s growth while facing a lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices towards U.S. workers. This underscores ongoing debates surrounding tech workforce dynamics and immigration policy. 742 initial petitions for new hires and over 1,000 continuing employment petitions reflect Tesla’s reliance on foreign skilled labor. Musk’s support contrasts with allegations of bias against US-based employees in the lawsuit, sparking mixed reactions within the American workforce.