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Delving deeper, the podcast participants discussed the economic implications of maintaining the H1B visa program. While there is a common perception that H1B visa holders take jobs away from American workers, data suggests that many of those in skilled positions are integral to the innovative fabric of industries in sectors like technology and engineering. The case was made that many companies benefit significantly from foreign talent, whose skills and knowledge are hard to replicate domestically without substantial investments in education and training.