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Last Updated:November 01, 2024, 15:15 IST
Elon Musk criticises Biden's immigration policies, claiming Donald Trump would fix the green card process
Elon Musk, who supports Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures as he speaks about voting during an America PAC Town Hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 17. (Reuters)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday ripped into the Biden administration’s immigration policies, describing the US system as “upside down" in a post on X. His comments were made in response to Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas, who voiced his frustrations about a lengthy three-year wait for a green card.
The US billionaire, who has publicly endorsed Donald Trump, underlined the challenges faced by highly skilled individuals seeking legal entry into the US. “We have an upside down system that makes it hard for highly talented people to come to America legally, but trivial for criminals to come here illegally," Musk said while rebuking the immigration policies.
We have an upside down system that makes it hard for highly talented people to come to America legally, but trivial for criminals to come here illegally.Why is easier to get in illegally as a murderer than legally as a Nobel Laureate?@realDonaldTrump & DOGE will fix this. https://t.co/RgMGWeyX1X
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 31, 2024
Green card
The green card backlog for Indians seeking permanent residency in the United States has reached record levels, creating major challenges for applicants and raising concerns about the US immigration system’s ability to attract and keep skilled talent. This issue impacts millions and has significant implications for the American economy and global competitiveness.
According to Visaverge, as of late 2023, more than 1.2 million Indians, including primary applicants and their dependents, are stuck in the employment-based green card backlog. This group makes up about 63% of the total 1.8 million employment-based green card cases currently pending.
Perplexity AI CEO
Musk in the past has suggested that Trump would “fix" the immigration system if he were to win the presidency again. His remarks echo Republican president nominee’s claims that “open borders" and undocumented immigrants are detrimental to the country.
Aravind Srinivas’s latest post on his green card reignited a broader discussion about the complexities of US immigration processes. Rohit Krishnan, chief product officer at bodo.ai, also chimed in, noting that many people underestimate the difficulties involved in immigrating to the US.
US immigration
Krishnan spoke about his own experiences as an immigrant, emphasising that the US was the most challenging country for him to navigate through the immigration process. Both Srinivas and Krishnan’s posts have gained significant traction online, each attracting over one million views. The ongoing debate underscores concerns regarding immigration policy and its impact on highly-skilled individuals seeking residency in the US.
Musk’s comments come amid scrutiny of his own immigration history, as reports have surfaced questioning whether he worked without authorisation in the 1990s after arriving in the US on a student visa. Despite this controversy, Musk continues to leverage his platform to influence discussions around immigration and support for Trump as the election approaches. Polls show Trump is in a tight race with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Musk has become one of Trump’s most vocal and largest financial supporters.
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First Published:November 01, 2024, 15:15 IST
News world 'Easier To Get In Illegally': Musk Blasts US Immigration Policy, Says Trump Would Fix It
