'Stop this crazy Indian migration': Row over Pennsylvania university hiring H-1B worker on $79,584 annual

A Pennsylvania university has come under fire after hiring an H-1B visa worker with an annual salary of $79,584, drawing criticism from some who called for an end to Indian migration to the United States.

The controversy began when the university posted a job listing for the position, which was later filled by a foreign worker on an H-1B visa. Critics, including some online commentators, argued that the hiring took away job opportunities from American workers and called the practice 'crazy Indian migration.'

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. The program has long been a subject of debate, with supporters saying it fills critical skill gaps and detractors claiming it depresses wages and displaces domestic workers.

The university has not publicly commented on the specific hiring or the backlash. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around immigration and employment in the United States, particularly in the tech and academic sectors where H-1B visas are common.

The salary of $79,584 is above the prevailing wage for the position, according to Department of Labor data, but critics argue that the hiring process still disadvantages American applicants.