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I really hate the H1B issue. It should be open to "high skilled, essential/lacking labor". We have many universities in the US that will grant an MS or simila

I really hate the H1B issue. It should be open to "high skilled, essential/lacking labor". We have many universities in the US that will grant an MS or similar degree without much substance for a nominal (but not negligible fee). A simple revamp to the program would be simple: - Absolutely zero visas (or very few) to any of the outsourcing / bodyshop companies - Tata, etc. - A company found bringing workers in on a Visa to be trained and then lay people off, the company should face a significant fine. - Companys have to show if there is on one side a significant downsizing and then sudden rehiring that includes H1Bs, that they didn't offer training and mentorship before laying some of the original people off. IBM and Disney come to mind. - Keep or impose caps by region. Sorry, we are a melting pot, but certain countries have significantly higher numbers trying to come in than others. The best companies and groups I worked with were diverse rather than monoculture work places. Personally, I do like the score based system that Canada and Australia generally have. EDIT/Addition: - The original mentality of cost being the overarching factor has become less en vogue. Many companies started insourcing again. That said, it's still not wholly reversed most of the outsourcing going on. I know outsourcing does not equate with H1B wholly, but there are companies that abuse the visas to hire cheaper, have locals train, and fire the locals.

jjtheblunt 11y ago
Caps by employment region would be "interesting" since it seems H1B is clamored for uniquely in Silicon Valley, where (as an American engineer) there are really few Americans, which contrasts entirely with other regions of the United States. It seems that is because Americans are averse to the unaffordability of SV, and recognize that unaffordability is a trap for foreigners.
- jmspring 11y ago
  Actually that is a different but interesting take on what I meant. I meant by geographic region of the proposed Visa holder -- these are sorta in place for some, but not others. My main feeling there is that if there are a surplus of people well skilled in a particular country that feel the need to immigrate, maybe there should be a focus on doing something locally to build up a base. Regionally by US demographic could be interesting. A lot of the insourcing of things like support and call centers are going to regions of the US where costs are lower, but there is still an educational base. Though, surprisingly, some areas like Eugene/Springfield, OR are getting pretty hard hit -- though that may mostly be troubled due to Symantec's financial issues.

jjtheblunt 11y ago

Caps by employment region would be "interesting" since it seems H1B is clamored for uniquely in Silicon Valley, where (as an American engineer) there are really few Americans, which contrasts entirely with other regions of the United States. It seems that is because Americans are averse to the unaffordability of SV, and recognize that unaffordability is a trap for foreigners.

jmspring 11y ago
Actually that is a different but interesting take on what I meant. I meant by geographic region of the proposed Visa holder -- these are sorta in place for some, but not others. My main feeling there is that if there are a surplus of people well skilled in a particular country that feel the need to immigrate, maybe there should be a focus on doing something locally to build up a base. Regionally by US demographic could be interesting. A lot of the insourcing of things like support and call centers are going to regions of the US where costs are lower, but there is still an educational base. Though, surprisingly, some areas like Eugene/Springfield, OR are getting pretty hard hit -- though that may mostly be troubled due to Symantec's financial issues.