Immigration Nation: The Plight of the H-1B Holder

Producers: Emily Ho, Sianne Susbilla, Yujun Xie, Chris Spencer

Description: Our project discusses how H-1B visa holders, specifically Asian visa holders, are treated and perceived in the United States. Such immigrants are allowed entry in the US on the grounds of doing specialty work, making them a part of the so-called “Model Minority.” Yet, why are these “Model Minority” workers treated so poorly in their workplaces? We examine this question, as well as how H-1B visa holders are contrasted with undocumented immigrants, in our podcast. This includes an interview with Amy, a South Asian daughter of an H-1B visa holder.

Listen to the full podcast here.