The Economy Says You’ve Never Had It Better. So Why Can’t You Get Hired?
Jobless claims are at their lowest since 1969, but native-born workers are still struggling to find roles while H1B visa holders seem to face no such friction. The aggregate data tells a story of strength; the lived experience tells a story of a tiered labor market where compliance is rewarded and leverage is punished. The real question isn’t about immigration — it’s about who designed a system where replacing workers who have rights became the profitable move.