x1000 times this.
Besides, H1B denials under Obama were between 5-8%. They were high under Trump, but that didn't lead to better representation in tech for Black people.
Even with high denial rates for H1B visas, Black workers don't automatically benefit because the same structural obstacles remain. With those barriers still in place, tech firms that previously relied on foreign talent don't necessarily pivot to hiring Black professionals, they may instead further consolidate resources, automate tasks, or outsource completely. The real way to truly increase Black representation in tech, is to focus on investments in education, paid internships, leadership pipelines, and robust anti-discrimination measures that ensure equal access to jobs and promotions. The real key to this is systemic reform, not immigration policy, because those underlying barriers will continue to block access unless it's dismantled at the root.