'H1-B scam decoded': X post slams Costco for their bias for foreign labor

A job posting for Costco, the retail chain, has gone viral as social media users pointed that US companies are now not even hiding that they want H-1Bs over Americans, as that is cheaper for them. "If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. In some cases, applicants and employees for selected positions will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas," the job posting said.

A social media user decoded the post and said it clearly wants foreign workers who already have work authorization like a green card which allows the company to avoid visa sponsorship costs. But the company is pretending that Americans can also apply, conforming to the corporate America's playbook that they posted jobs publicly, rejected Americans by offering 30 per cent below market rate to import cheap labor.

The post comes as US tech workers are crying foul over job losses that they claim are going to Indians and Chinese. The H-1B visa program allows US companies to hire foreign labor at a cheaper price. President Donald Trump earlier said he was not against the H-1B visa program as many H-1Bs work at Mar-a-Lago. But MAGA activists have been pushing the administration to stop importing foreign labors while the administration is already cracking down on foreign students, illegal immigrants.

Costco: "but not limited to H1-B visas"

Translation:

"We want foreign workers (cheaper, more compliant), but we’ll pretend to consider Americans to keep up appearances."

The H1B scam decoded:

Proof of authorization = “Have a green card, so we avoid visa fees.”

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— WIV Reports — Uncensored (@WalkInVerse) June 1, 2025

The USCIS revealed that 120, 141 H-1B visa applications have been selected for 2026. This is the lowest number since 2021 but MAGA supporters are campaigning for H-1B to be completely removed.

"Another greedy company @Costco want Amercian Money and profits but do not want Americans to work for them in corporate. They want slave wages and those who will break all morality clauses and guidelines for the master of their money and employment in America," one wrote, replying to the Costco post.