The Heritage Foundation, a powerful conservative think tank, has jumped into the heated H-1B visa fight with strong words and sharp advice for the Trump administration. Their message? The H-1B program, as it stands, is broken and full of fraud, nepotism, and corruption — and it can’t continue like this if the American Dream is to live on. Kevin Roberts, president of Heritage, said plainly, "Fraud, nepotism, and corruption affect every stage of the H-1B visa process. The program cannot go on in its current form. Putting American workers first is necessary to make the American Dream attainable again." This eye-opening statement comes amid growing anger that US companies pay foreign H-1B workers less and hire them over local workers. Trump’s administration already imposed a hefty $100,000 fee on sponsors of H-1B visas, but Trump himself insisted the visa program won’t be scrapped entirely because America still needs top global talent. With tensions roaring inside the MAGA camp and a White House rushing to control the damage, the Heritage Foundation’s voice makes this visa question a blazing issue. Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow at Heritage, released a report demanding big changes. For starters, he wants Congress to toss out current exemptions for research institutions and nonprofits, swap the random visa lottery for a system based on wages, and make clear that spouses on H-4 visas cannot work in the US. "The Department of Homeland Security should limit the number of H-1B applicants each company can petition for annually," the report urged. Plus, anyone breaking immigration laws should be banned from the program for good. Most importantly, Heritage wants the program to return to its roots. "To prioritize American students and workers first, the program should be scaled back to its original intent and scope but revised to account for increased salaries, a changed job market, and AI labor disruption," they concluded. Transparency is key too. The report demands monthly public statistics on H-1B visa petitions, layoffs, complaints, and fraud investigations from the Department of Labor. And the Department of Justice must investigate all strong allegations of abuse to protect American workers. So here’s the spice: The Heritage Foundation’s sharp critique and bold plans put the spotlight on ongoing H-1B debates. Will this call to action push the Trump administration to reform the visa system for good? The American Dream, and many jobs, might just depend on it.