I know people have problems with the H-1b program. Some of those are even legitimate problems (though often exaggerated).

But I'm starting to wonder if racist attitudes against South Asians play a role in the general opposition to the H-1b program.

— Noah Smith 🐇 (@Noahpinion) October 10, 2019

Apart from the fact that H-1B hires often are worse at the job, the reason they are so loved by corporations is because H-1Bs will work more cheaply, are easier to abuse (they can’t just leave), and often have no/few family attachments in country so will be willing to do things like work 14 hour days for weeks. I’ve seen H-1B hires brought on for half or less for what the pay should be for that position. (And yes, I’ve been directly involved in hiring so I know exactly what everyone’s salary was.)

So, no, I do not support more H-1B visas in the US, as it harms American workers and allows corporations to commit wage and time theft with impunity.

But this is the neolib playbook, isn’t it? If you object to American and foreign workers being abused and exploited by global liquid capital, it’s certain proof that you’re racist.