US Vice President JD Vance has voiced support for scrapping the H-1B visa programme, claiming it is being misused to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labour.

Vance made the remarks in a video posted on the social media platform X, according to reports from Washington.

Vance criticises use of H-1B visas

Vance said the programme was being used to bring in lower-cost foreign workers in place of American employees. His comments indicate support for ending the visa programme.

The reports provided no further details about a specific policy step or a timeline for any action.