There are thousands of unemployed Americans with the skills, drive and creativity needed to thrive in the current marketplace. Yet too many cannot find jobs because companies are turning to H-1B workers as a first choice, before even advertising open positions to American workers.

My reduced role in the company will allow for a smooth management transition, while enabling me to spend more time with my family and on my other ventures.

I am here before you today to tell you that this claim is not true.

I am here today as an American citizen and an engineer whose life has been devastated by that (H-1B) program.