H-1B visas power the tech industry. But experts say that's not necessarily because of a talent gap.

Updated on: January 13, 2025 / 5:00 PM EST
/ CBS News

Elon Musk sparked fierce online debate recently when the billionaire said on social media that the U.S. lacks enough top engineers, pointing to immigration as the solution to what he characterized as a dearth of technical expertise. 
“There is a dire shortage of extremely talented and motivated engineers in America,” Musk posted on his social media platform, X, comparing tech companies to a pro sports team […]
H-1B visas power the tech industry. But experts say that's not necessarily because of a talent gap.