H-1B
Productby U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Heard in 9 episodes across 7 shows since Aug 2026
The H-1B is a U.S. nonimmigrant work visa classification that allows employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent. It is administered through employer-filed petitions and is commonly used for professional roles in fields such as technology, engineering, science, medicine, and education.
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Mentions of H-1B per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7 | 0.08‰ | 1 |
| Aug 31 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 8 | 0.04‰ | 1 |
| Sep 14 | 0.06‰ | 1 |
| Sep 15 | 0.18‰ | 5 |
| Sep 18 | 0.20‰ | 1 |
| Sep 24 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
| Oct 5 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Oct 6 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
What experts have said about H-1B
2 statements · 1 mixed · 1 neutral
The administration proposed imposing a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B applications.
“we came up with this idea to impose a $100,000 fee”
Open the episode · JD Vance on AI, Entitlement Fraud, Iran War, Israel, H-1B Abuse & the MidtermsListen at 17:28
The H-1B program should benefit the American economy rather than replace American workers.
“The H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners. It should exist to enrich the American economy”
Open the episode · JD Vance on AI, Entitlement Fraud, Iran War, Israel, H-1B Abuse & the MidtermsListen at 18:09
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Episodes
9 episodes featuring H-1B, newest first
- Oct 6, 2026
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