James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria and creator of the “DOGE checks” tool, has voiced strong criticism of the H-1B visa program. He believes the system is unfairly taking away job opportunities from qualified American workers, particularly recent graduates.
Fishback has been publicly speaking out against the program, especially following recent increases in H-1B visa fees introduced by the U.S. government. He claims many companies hire foreign workers, mainly from India, under the excuse that there are no qualified American candidates. However, he argues that this isn’t true and that firms simply avoid hiring local talent.
On social media, Fishback stated, “The H-1B scam is hurting Americans, especially in Florida,” urging companies to hire graduates from local universities like FSU, UF, FAU, and UCF. He described these students as brilliant and passionate about their state.
Fishback accused corporations of not making sincere efforts to find domestic talent. According to him, jobs are often posted in obscure places to meet legal requirements, then filled by foreign workers. He called this practice “disgraceful” and demanded the end of what he calls the H-1B scam.
In an interview, Fishback dismissed concerns about reducing qualified international labor, insisting the U.S. already has the talent it needs. He mentioned that students at Florida State University told him they felt overlooked, as top tech firms prefer H-1B candidates over Americans.
Fishback claims the visa system not only undermines American graduates but also exploits foreign workers, mainly from India and China, reinforcing his view that the program is deeply flawed and needs reform.
