# Visas on The No Agenda Show Visas comes up in 163 chapters across 148 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 163 - **Episodes:** 148 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Mastercard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastercard.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 163 ### US Semiconductor Workforce Shortage and CHIPS Act - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 33:01–36:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/us-semiconductor-workforce-shortage-and-chips-act.md The U.S. semiconductor industry faces a projected shortage of 157,000 workers by 2030 despite investments from the CHIPS Act. While countries like South Korea offer high social status and bonuses for chip workers, the U.S. struggles with high H-1B visa fees and a lack of domestic talent pipelines. Keywords: [chips act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chips-act.md), [purdue university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/purdue-university.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md) ### H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation and Fake Degrees - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 39:21–41:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/h-1b-visa-fraud-investigation-and-fake-degrees.md A Fox News report featuring Kayleigh McEnany highlights a 10-year investigation into H-1B visa fraud, alleging that up to 90% of applications from India contain fraudulent documents. The investigation uncovered networks in India selling fake degrees for as little as $1,400 to help unqualified applicants secure high-skilled U.S. jobs. Keywords: [kayleigh mcenany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kayleigh-mcenany.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [newsweek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsweek.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md) ### Trump's Tariff Strategy and the Deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos - **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-30 - **Time:** 45:38–52:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/trump-s-tariff-strategy-and-the-deportation-of-milo-yiannopoulos.md The hosts examine President Trump's use of historical tariff playbooks from the McKinley era to address national debt. This leads to a discussion on the arrest and deportation of right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos for overstaying his visa. Calacanis supports the move as a matter of legal consistency, arguing that the immigration system must be enforced strictly to maintain public trust while still recruiting global talent. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [h1b visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1b-visas.md) ### H-1B Visa Fees, Tech Industry Fraud - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 1:22:18–1:25:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/h-1b-visa-fees-tech-industry-fraud.md The Trump administration is codifying a new $103,000 fee for H-1B worker visas to fund immigration courts and ICE. Critics of the program argue it is rife with fraud and used by the tech industry to lower labor costs rather than address a genuine talent shortage. Keywords: [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [tech industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-industry.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md) ### B1 and B2 Visa Revocations, Marriage Fraud - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 1:25:13–1:28:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/b1-and-b2-visa-revocations-marriage-fraud.md The State Department is revoking certain B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to ramp up restrictions on applicants. An anecdote is shared regarding marriage fraud in Ecuador, followed by a comparison to Australia's strict merit-based immigration system. Keywords: b1 visa, b2 visa, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [marriage fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage-fraud.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### J.D. Vance H-1B Visa Crackdown, American Workers - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 1:54:13–1:57:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/j-d-vance-h-1b-visa-crackdown-american-workers.md J.D. Vance announced a Department of Labor crackdown on the H-1B visa program, issuing dozens of subpoenas to investigate foreign fraudsters. Vance argues that corporations use the program to undercut American wages by hiring cheaper foreign labor, particularly in the tech sector. This policy shift is framed as a return to "American jobs for American workers," a long-standing grievance in Silicon Valley since the 1990s. Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [department of labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-labor.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### H-1B Visa Fraud, Ebola Outbreak in Congo - **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-09 - **Time:** 1:44:58–1:48:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/h-1b-visa-fraud-ebola-outbreak-in-congo.md The Department of Justice is launching an aggressive investigation into H-1B visa fraud and human trafficking, targeting major companies like Cognizant. Simultaneously, an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sickened over 1,700 people. Frontline health workers in the Ituri province are currently on strike, protesting delayed wages and a lack of protective gear while clinical trials for new treatments begin. Keywords: [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), health workers ### Trump Administration, Green Card Policy Shift, H-1B Visas - **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-24 - **Time:** 1:06:59–1:12:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/trump-administration-green-card-policy-shift-h-1b-visas.md A new Department of Homeland Security memo requires non-immigrants in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply for green cards. This policy shift aims to return to the original intent of immigration law and impacts students, temporary workers, and tourists. While immigration attorneys warn of potential lawsuits and family disruptions, the hosts support the move as a way to prevent people from staying indefinitely during processing. Keywords: [uscis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uscis.md), [green cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-cards.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [trump administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-administration.md) ### Netherlands Social Policies and Student Emigration Concerns - **Episode:** [1861: Cone of Uncertainty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-19 - **Time:** 1:05:18–1:09:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty/chapter/netherlands-social-policies-and-student-emigration-concerns.md A viral video from a Dutch citizen warns against the extreme social policies in the Netherlands, including euthanasia for minors and controversial reproductive laws. The segment addresses American students considering moving to Amsterdam, warning that the "coffee shop" era of the past has been replaced by a more radical legal environment. The hosts contrast these European policies with the relative freedoms in the United States. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md), [student visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-visa.md), sodom and gomorrah ### H-2A Visa Program, Wage Calculation, UFW Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 1:11:59–1:19:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/h-2a-visa-program-wage-calculation-ufw-lawsuit.md The Trump administration is consolidating the H-2A guest worker program under the Labor Department to streamline seasonal hiring for farmers and hotel operators. A new interim rule changes how wages are calculated, potentially lowering farm worker pay by several dollars per hour to save employers an estimated $24 billion over ten years. Simultaneously, the administration is suing the United Farm Workers (UFW) over wage disputes, a move obscured by the recent focus on Cesar Chavez's personal reputation. Keywords: h-2a visa, [department of labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-labor.md), united farm workers, agricultural wages, guest workers ### Gallup Poll, Young American Women Seeking Emigration - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 3:27–6:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/gallup-poll-young-american-women-seeking-emigration.md A recent Gallup poll indicates that 20% of Americans, specifically 40% of women aged 15 to 44, desire to leave the United States permanently. The discussion highlights the ignorance of many would-be emigrants regarding international visa requirements and work permits, specifically mentioning the difficulty of moving to the United Kingdom without significant financial assets or specific labor skills. Keywords: [gallup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup.md), [emigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emigration.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), young women ### Credit Card Interest Caps and Shopify vs. Visa - **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-15 - **Time:** 1:58:45–2:04:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/credit-card-interest-caps-and-shopify-vs-visa.md CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin defended the credit card industry, arguing that high interest rates fund services like travel insurance and loyalty points. A debate follows regarding the market performance of Shopify compared to Visa, noting that while Visa remains significantly larger in market cap, Shopify has seen explosive growth as a modern financial platform. Keywords: [andrew ross sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), credit card interest, [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [shopify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shopify.md), [market cap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-cap.md) ### US Visa Bonds, H-1B Fraud and Immigration Policy - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 2:49:15–2:53:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/us-visa-bonds-h-1b-fraud-and-immigration-policy.md The U.S. State Department has implemented a new policy requiring travelers from 38 countries to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to deter visa overstays. This measure targets nations with high rates of illegal residency and insufficient screening processes. Additionally, investigations are uncovering widespread fraud in the H-1B visa program, including "human body mills" that exploit foreign workers. Keywords: visa bonds, [h-1b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), overstays ### Kristi Noem Pauses Diversity Visa Program - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 1:15:03–1:17:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/kristi-noem-pauses-diversity-visa-program.md Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Brown University shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the U.S. through the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV1) lottery program in 2017. At the direction of President Trump, Noem announced an immediate pause on the DV1 program to prevent further harm to Americans. The shooter had previously been in the U.S. on a student visa before obtaining permanent resident status. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [diversity visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-visa.md), green card lottery, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [student visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-visa.md) ### US Border Protection, Social Media Screening for Tourists - **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-11 - **Time:** 28:17–35:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/us-border-protection-social-media-screening-for-tourists.md U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed making social media handles mandatory for tourists entering under the ESTA visa waiver program. The proposal seeks five years of social media history to screen for hostility toward the U.S. government or extremist affiliations. The hosts discuss the potential impact on international visitors and the complexity of implementing such a policy. Keywords: [customs and border protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs-and-border-protection.md), [esta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esta.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [visa waiver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa-waiver.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [trump administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-administration.md) ### H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Indian Tech Workers, and American Labor - **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-21 - **Time:** 1:24:02–1:28:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/h-1b-visa-fee-hike-indian-tech-workers-and-american-labor.md The Trump administration has announced an executive order raising the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to $100,000 annually. The move is intended to protect American workers and ensure only "extraordinary" talent is brought into the U.S. The Indian government and tech leaders like Elon Musk have expressed concern, while supporters argue it will force companies to hire and train domestic graduates. Keywords: [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [tech industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-industry.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fees.md) ### Chinese Students in US, Higher Education Economics - **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-28 - **Time:** 2:33:48–2:37:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/chinese-students-in-us-higher-education-economics.md Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defends the presence of 600,000 Chinese students in U.S. universities, arguing they prevent the financial collapse of lower-tier colleges. Critics, including Laura Ingraham, argue these spots should go to American students, while others suggest schools like UC Berkeley are used as recruitment grounds for intelligence agencies. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [howard lutnick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-lutnick.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md), [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md) ### Louisiana U-Visa Fraud, Police Corruption and Federal Indictments - **Episode:** [1782: Circularity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1782-circularity.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-17 - **Time:** 1:58:21–2:02:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1782-circularity/chapter/louisiana-u-visa-fraud-police-corruption-and-federal-indictments.md Federal authorities in Louisiana have indicted five individuals, including three police chiefs and a U.S. Marshal, for orchestrating a fraudulent U-visa scheme. The group allegedly created false police reports claiming that illegal immigrants were victims of violent crimes, allowing them to apply for legal status in exchange for $5,000 bribes. The investigation uncovered hundreds of fraudulent names in the reports, highlighting deep-seated corruption within local law enforcement agencies in the region. Keywords: [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), u-visa, [police corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-corruption.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### ICE Raid Reversals, Legal Immigration Pathways - **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-19 - **Time:** 2:31:32–2:36:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/ice-raid-reversals-legal-immigration-pathways.md The Biden administration faced confusion after ICE agents were reportedly told to resume raids on hotels and farms following a brief suspension. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between legal and illegal immigration, noting that various visa programs and asylum pathways exist for those who follow the proper ports of entry. The current border crisis is attributed to a lack of enforcement and misleading information provided to migrants. Keywords: [ice raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-raids.md), [immigration law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-law.md), [asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### U.S. Visa Screening, Social Media Monitoring - **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-29 - **Time:** 1:51:50–1:52:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/u-s-visa-screening-social-media-monitoring.md The U.S. State Department, under a cable signed by Marco Rubio, is pausing certain student and exchange visitor visa interviews to expand social media screening. The crackdown aims to identify applicants who have posted anti-American sentiment or other disqualifying content online. 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