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Based on what we could find, the claim that around 30% of H-1B visa holders earn under $100K and that many are employed in critical sectors such as engineering, teaching, healthcare, and research is well-supported by mainstream data from Pew Research, USCIS, and the American Immigration Council. These sources also confirm that nearly half of H-1B applications come from professional, scientific, and technical services, underscoring the importance of these workers to U.S.
industries. The grades reflect a generally high degree of truthfulness and source credibility, with moderate bias given the policy implications involved.
Alternative sources like the Heritage Foundation provide a nuanced but somewhat conflicting perspective, highlighting lower wages relative to U.S. counterparts and the programs use for younger, less experienced…
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