1B visas: Outsourcing firms have gamed the system, says Elon Musk in Nikhil Kamath's podcast

Updated on 01 Dec 2025 | Category: Business

During his recent chat on Nikhil Kamath's podcast, Elon Musk expressed strong views on the H-1B visa program, citing instances of its misuse by some outsourcing companies. With the US government mulling over implementing higher fees for H-1B applications, Musk highlighted the intention behind these changes: to safeguard American employment and bolster local industry.

Synopsis
During his recent chat on Nikhil Kamath's podcast, Elon Musk expressed strong views on the H-1B visa program, citing instances of its misuse by some outsourcing companies. With the US government mulling over implementing higher fees for H-1B...