India, June 24 -- Amid the ongoing visa row in the US, public universities throughout the nation are facing backlash after H-1B hiring announcements circulated on social media, reigniting worries that qualified American workers may be overlooked for specific job opportunities.

Independent journalist Chris Brunet posted screenshots on X that display two recent announcements from the University of Michigan, revealing its intention to employ foreign workers via the H-1B visa program. The job openings mentioned included an Intermediate Software Developer with an annual salary of $72,100 and an Intermediate Database Administrator with a salary of $75,000.

In reference to these announcements, Brunet stated: "The University of Michigan has fil...