[BadHumans]

I imagine it is easier when you own the president.

[orochimaaru]

No. You can’t change visa numbers. That requires an act of Congress.

[BadHumans]

I suggest reading the actual report linked in the article. You don't need to change the amount of total visa numbers. Tesla has requested over 3% of the total allocation, around 2000 visas. These are typically decided by lottery but I imagine a friend in high places can make sure that lottery leans more your way then it originally would.

[thrill]

Many things require an act of Congress when Congress bothers to act.