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Xenophobia is a powerful drug. Good luck working in one of those many tech companies who wouldn't exist if it weren't for immigrants who started them.
by ulfw 8y ago
Xenophobia is a powerful drug.
Good luck working in one of those many tech companies who wouldn't exist if it weren't for immigrants who started them.
- jlarocco 8y agoYou're putting words in my mouth and not understanding my argument. The irony of your comment is that H-1Bs literally can't start companies here because if they quit the job sponsoring their visa they'll be deported. I'm completely happy for people to immigrate here, but H-1B doesn't help them do that, and instead lets corporations exploit them. H-1B is bad for immigrants because it puts them at the mercy of big corporations. H-1Bs are bad for citizens and legal immigrants because it lets corporations import cheaper labor.
- ulfw 8y agoH-1B is the one of the few legal stepping stones to become a citizen (and get permanent residence) if you don't go through routes like marriage or family sponsorship or a silly lottery. So while yes, you cannot start a company on an H-1B, it is for many people a pre-requisite to become a green card holder (and thus being able to start one).