American CEO says Indians commit zero crime, Texas safest place to live: 'They are non-violent, non-confrontational'
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At a glance
- A Texas CEO, Ryan Stewman, argues that Indians on H-1B visas commit virtually no crime and make Frisco, Texas, the safest place to live.
- Stewman, who previously opposed H-1B visas, now believes driving them away would harm the U.S. economy as Americans are not pursuing essential fields like engineering and medicine.
- He criticized Americans for pursuing less practical degrees and suggested that the departure of high-earning H-1B visa holders would not make housing affordable for the poor.
Ryan Stewman, CEO of a Texas-based company, has become a vocal advocate for Indian immigrants on H-1B visas, asserting they commit "zero crime" and contribute to Frisco, Texas, being the safest city in the state.
They say there has been a mass invasion of the tech corridor. There is a lot of fraud. But there is a lot of fraud within any community. No culture is exempt from fraud. There are just different types of fraud.
Stewman, who admits he once opposed the H-1B visa program, now argues that deporting Indian workers would significantly damage the U.S. economy. He points to a perceived lack of American interest in pursuing critical fields such as engineering and medicine, suggesting that these roles are largely filled by immigrants. "All over the internet, I see people cheering for this. Well, first of all, Americans aren't going to school for engineering and becoming doctors. By large, they're going to school for like gender studies or how to have a septum with f**king piercing blue hair on top of that," Stewman stated, criticizing the educational choices of some Americans.
All over the internet, I see people cheering for this. Well, first of all, Americans aren't going to school for engineering and becoming doctors. By large, they're going to school for like gender studies or how to have a septum with f**king piercing blue hair on top of that.
The CEO's comments come amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and concerns about a "takeover" in Texas's tech corridors. Stewman acknowledged past issues with fraud within various communities but emphasized that no culture is exempt. He noted that recent tech layoffs and AI advancements could force many Indians on H-1B visas to return to India if they cannot secure new sponsorship within 60 days.
I live in Frisco, Texas, and Indians seriously commit zero crime. It is the safest place to live. They are non-violent, non-confrontational. They can't drive but other than that, they're good people.
Addressing the desire for affordable housing, Stewman argued that the departure of high-earning H-1B visa holders would not benefit the poor. He explained that these visa holders typically earn six-figure salaries, making housing unaffordable for lower-income individuals even if they leave. "You want affordable housing, so you want poorer people. Which poor people tend to commit more crimes? So you wanna run the people who are a net positive on society and who create zero crime. You wanna run them out and take the risk that poor people are gonna come in and buy their houses and not commit crimes," he posited.
You want affordable housing, so you want poorer people. Which poor people tend to commit more crimes? So you wanna run the people who are a net positive on society and who create zero crime. You wanna run them out and take the risk that poor people are gonna come in and buy their houses and not commit crimes.
Originally published by Times of India. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.