A recent survey conducted by employment placement company Howdy.com sought industry views from 1,004 high-tech workers, with almost half suspecting that the US tech workforce lag behind the rest of the world. It’s there.
Here’s what the research found:
46% of US tech workers say the US is lagging behind the tech sector. Over half (51%) believe that the American education system is not preparing the next generation of high-tech workers, while 28% feel that they are behind them when it comes to education. This brings anxiety: 27% are worried that their work will be outsourced internationally.
55% of high-tech workers have H1B colleagues. They make up an average of 17% of staff. These high-tech workers noted that nearly two 3 H1B visa holders account for previously held jobs by US citizens. This may be why one in five high-tech workers are afraid of replacing them with H1B visa holders in the future.
Many companies also outsource their staff and employ overseas workers. Fifty-seven percent of technicians surveyed outsource their colleagues, accounting for around 44% of each employer’s staff. Some companies avoid adjusting their time zones by hiring jobs a little closer to their home. 65% employ workers who are close or based in either Canada or Latin America.
Do high-tech companies employ internationally in 2025?
34% of high-tech companies employ more H1B visa holders, according to high-tech workers, and 21% plan to outsource internationally. 10% are planning close distances to Latin America or Canada this year.
One in four high-tech workers say H1B visas aren’t a fair arrangement for workers, but 75% of high-tech workers say H1B visa holders fill the skills gap in the workplace, while 86% say Companies respond that they are held to the same standards as their US citizens.
Of H1B visa holders surveyed, a shocking 57% said their immigrant status was threatened at some point in their workplace.
According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the majority of H1B visa holders come from India on 74.5% of all H1B visas. After India, China (11.8%), Canada (1%), South Korea (.9%) and the Philippines (.6%) rounded out the top five.
Most high-tech workers (82%) believe that H1B visa holders are suitable for the US economy. 19% disagree.
