Amid H-1B visa row, Vivek Ramaswamy’s big remark, urges US to fix its failing education system

At a Montana State event, Vivek Ramaswamy addressed U.S. immigration policy, reiterating his consistent stance that legal immigration—like the H1B visa program—should serve the interests of American citizens first. Ramaswamy argued for a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes what is best for the U.S., supporting recent moves to require employers to pay more to hire foreign workers as a “reasonable approach.” He stressed the urgent need to resolve illegal immigration before seriously reforming legal pathways and called for the U.S. to admit immigrants who work hard, play by the rules, and believe in American ideals. Ramaswamy critiqued the current H1B system for not always putting Americans’ interests at the center and pressed for bold changes to ensure legal immigration truly benefits the nation’s workforce.