Sold Out

Sold Out examines the impact of U.S. immigration policies on American technology workers. The book investigates how tech companies and political interests use visa programs to replace domestic employees with foreign workers, often at lower wages. Authors Michelle Malkin and John Miano present data challenging claims of STEM worker shortages in the United States. They document cases where American tech professionals were required to train their overseas replacements before being laid off from companies like Disney, Southern California Edison, and Pfizer. The text analyzes the role of immigration policies, corporate practices, and political decisions in reshaping the American workforce. Immigration attorney Miano brings legal expertise to explain complex visa programs, while Malkin contributes investigative reporting on specific company practices. This work raises questions about the relationship between corporate interests, government policy, and American labor markets. The authors argue these issues transcend traditional political divisions and require renewed attention to workforce protections.

Readers describe this as a detailed investigation into American worker displacement and immigration policy issues. Multiple reviewers note the extensive research and documentation provided through footnotes and citations. Positive reviews highlight: - Clear presentation of complex data and policies - Personal stories of affected workers - Specific examples of visa program misuse - Investigation of corporate lobbying Common criticisms: - Too politically partisan in tone - Some readers found it repetitive - Critics say certain examples feel cherry-picked Ratings: Amazon: 4.8/5 (631 reviews) Goodreads: 4.31/5 (98 ratings) Sample reader comments: "Meticulously researched and footnoted" - Amazon reviewer "Opened my eyes to H-1B visa abuse" - Goodreads user "Important topic but too one-sided" - Goodreads review "Makes complex policies understandable" - Amazon review The book appears to resonate strongly with readers who share the author's political views while receiving pushback from those who don't.

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🔹 The book challenged Silicon Valley's widely-cited claim of a "tech worker shortage," presenting data showing over 100,000 American STEM graduates were unable to find work in their fields annually. 🔹 Co-author Michelle Malkin built her career as a prominent conservative commentator, working as a Fox News contributor and syndicated columnist before focusing on immigration policy research. 🔹 The research revealed that between 2007-2012, nearly half of all H-1B visa positions were filled at the lowest wage level, suggesting companies might be using the program to reduce labor costs. 🔹 The book's investigations exposed how some consulting firms were gaming the visa system by creating "body shops" - operations that recruited foreign workers to be contracted out to other companies. 🔹 Publication of "Sold Out" in 2015 coincided with major congressional debates about expanding H-1B visa programs, contributing to national discussions about tech industry hiring practices.