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The original intent of the H1B program does not matter. It was created for a specific purpose but has since evolved to fulfill other goals. What matters is that
by enraged_camel 10y ago
The original intent of the H1B program does not matter. It was created for a specific purpose but has since evolved to fulfill other goals. What matters is that, ultimately, it is in the USA's best interest to have skilled and educated people from all over the world to join its population and contribute to its economy. It is one of the mechanisms through which it can stay ahead of other countries. That's why the H1B program has become one of the paths to citizenship.
- unclebucknasty 10y agoWhat it has not evolved into is an unconditional, open door to citizenship or permanent residence. Sorry, but if you want to fix the problems created by the program, then you have to scrap it and call the new thing something else. But, as long as it is tethered to filling specialty needs of certain companies as the core justification for holders being in-country, then you have sponsorship. And, with sponsorship comes the problems many decry. I'm not sure why any of this is controversial. The program itself may be controversial, but simply stating what it is ought not to be.
- enraged_camel 10y ago>>What it has not evolved into is an unconditional, open door to citizenship or permanent residence. It isn't an unconditional open door. That's why there's a separate application process for Green Card that's independent from the work visa, and not everyone is accepted.
- unclebucknasty 10y ago>It isn't an unconditional open door. That's why there's a separate... That is exactly my point.