Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has called for a complete update of the H-1B visa program to ensure that the United States continues to attract the world's most talented professionals.

風險投資家 Chamath Palihapitiya 呼籲全面更新 H-1B 簽證計劃，以確保美國能繼續吸引全球最頂尖的專業人才。

The discussion regarding the H-1B visa system is based on the difference between how it worked in the past and its current problems. Palihapitiya emphasizes that in the early 2000s, the program helped high-impact innovators, such as Elon Musk, enter the country because there were fewer applicants compared to the number of available visas. In contrast, the current system faces a huge imbalance, as approximately 800,000 people now compete for only 20,000 available slots.

關於 H-1B 簽證制度的討論，是基於其過去的運作方式與目前的問題之間的差異。Palihapitiya 強調，在 2000 年代初期，由於申請人數少於可用簽證配額，該計劃幫助了許多具有高影響力的創新者（例如 Elon Musk）進入美國。相反，目前的制度面臨巨大的失衡，目前約有 80 萬人競爭僅 2 萬個可用名額。

Furthermore, there is a conflict between the need for skilled immigrants and a lack of public trust. Palihapitiya asserts that a small number of companies are exploiting the current system, which consequently pushes out exceptional candidates. He also acknowledges that many people believe the program is used to lower wages, leading to resentment among American workers. Therefore, he argues that the only way to regain public support is to admit these systemic abuses and implement reforms based on merit.

此外，對高技術移民的需求與公眾信任不足之間存在衝突。Palihapitiya 主張，少數公司正在利用目前的制度，進而將優秀的候選人排擠在外。他也承認許多人認為該計劃被用來降低工資，導致美國工人感到憤慨。因此，他認為重新贏得公眾支持的唯一方法，就是承認這些系統性濫用，並根據 merit（才幹）實施改革。

The current situation requires a shift from a system based on the number of applications to one based on quality and merit to keep the country competitive.

目前的情況需要將制度從「基於申請數量」轉向「基於質量與才幹」，以維持國家的競爭力。