"Why these people are even allowed to stay in the event of mass layoffs" Because those are the terms of their visas. The compensation crash might be averted b

"Why these people are even allowed to stay in the event of mass layoffs" Because those are the terms of their visas. The compensation crash might be averted by giving h1bs better rights in the form of a longer time to find a new job - then they could negotiate their salaries the same as you do.