From what I've heard, the "consultancies" are using H-1B something like this: 1) File H-1B applications for every new hire in the country of origin. 2) Send t

From what I've heard, the "consultancies" are using H-1B something like this: 1) File H-1B applications for every new hire in the country of origin. 2) Send the lucky winners over to the US for on-the-job training with clients. 3) Once they actually have the necessary skills to do the jobs, bring them back home and pay them the prevailing wage there, while still charging the clients the same amount. 4) Profit! Under this model (is this even accurate? I've seen several summaries along these lines, but have no direct experience), the bulk of the wage lowering doesn't even occur under an H-1B, so wouldn't they be able to realign things to absorb a higher US salary? Would a "value-based" system be an actual deterrent, or just friction?