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> they're getting paid the same or more than existing software devs. Ha. Look at some writeups of the SoCal Edison outsourcing, for example. U.S. citizens maki
by dj_axl 11y ago
> they're getting paid the same or more than existing software devs.
Ha. Look at some writeups of the SoCal Edison outsourcing, for example. U.S. citizens making $95K were replaced with H1-B workers earning $60-65K, and that's generously estimating the lower salaries. Tata and Infosys might pay their workers closer to $40-50K.
https://www.google.com/search?q=socal+edison+h1b+wages https://www.google.com/search?q=socal+edison+h1b+wages
- bduerst 11y agoThat's a non-issue. They're currently under investigation for violating the immigration labor laws surrounding the H1B [1]. It's a different problem than the cap or the problem in the article. You're always going to have agencies trying to abuse a system regardless of whether there is a cap or not, and they will be investigated and penalized accordingly. http://www.natlawreview.com/article/commentary-tata-consultancy-services-and-infosys-h1-b-visa-probe http://www.natlawreview.com/article/commentary-tata-consulta...
- s73v3r 11y agoHow can you say it's a non-issue when it's the exact thing that we've brought up as concerns? Especially when there's plenty of evidence that, not only does this happen, but it would happen more if the cap was removed?
- bduerst 11y agoBecause the fact that the USDL is currently acting on Tata's and Infosys's attempts to break the H1B laws shows that the system is enforcing the rules. Meaning if there was a cap (or no cap), there would still be enforcement making it a non-issue.
- s73v3r 11y agoUntil we actually see punishment happen, and happen to the level where this behavior would be discouraged in the future, you cannot say that it is a non-issue.
- bduerst 11y agoThese proceedings take longer than several months, so you're certainly welcome to hold that burden of proof as your own personal opinion in the meantime.