Sundar Pichai Defends H-1B Visa Program: "Immigrants' Contribution to US Tech Sector is Phenomenal"

Nov 19, 2025 11:11 pm CST

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, who began his U.S. journey as an international student before becoming a tech leader, has praised the crucial role immigrants play in America's technology innovation. As debates intensify around potential H-1B visa restrictions, Pichai emphasizes the program's importance while acknowledging ongoing government efforts to address its shortcomings, highlighting the significant impact of immigrant professionals—particularly from India—who make up over 70% of H-1B visa holders.