A resurfaced video from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has gained new attention during the ongoing debate over H-1B visa fees. In the clip—recorded at a speech given at IIT Delhi in February 2024—Gates praises a group of 15 Indian engineers who played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s early success. According to him, hiring those talented professionals was a critical decision that helped shape the company’s trajectory.
The video has gone viral at a time when the U.S. government is considering a drastic increase in H-1B visa application fees. Gates’ acknowledgment of the impact of international talent serves as a powerful reminder of how immigrant engineers have contributed to America’s tech growth.
