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I think the fairly straightforward solution to the H1B issue is to tie it to a salary requirement, rather than a lottery/other subjective measures. If I want t
by kapnobatairza 10y ago
I think the fairly straightforward solution to the H1B issue is to tie it to a salary requirement, rather than a lottery/other subjective measures.
If I want to hire a software developer from abroad and I'm willing to pay him above-market rates relative to similar jobs, that should demonstrate that I'm hiring that person because of his skills/knowledge rather than trying to cut costs.
- a_lifters_life 10y agoYes, yes, yes!
- d--b 10y agoIt's already the case. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Condition_Application https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Condition_Application)
- 0xfeba 10y ago"Prevailing wage" being the loophole. I get paid >$80k. Yet the wage that all of our "similar position" (actual wage) visa applicants get is $40k. The "prevailing wage" for a SwE is not $40k, in the NYC area. Neither is the "actual wage". Companies abuse this constantly.