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US immigration is completely broken. I went to college and graduated in the US on a J1 visa, I paid my fees and when I worked I paid my federal, state taxes +
by kevinprince 14y ago
US immigration is completely broken.
I went to college and graduated in the US on a J1 visa, I paid my fees and when I worked I paid my federal, state taxes + my social security contributions. After graduation I left the US as obviously it makes sense to take my money, teach me skills and then tell me to leave?
Why are graduates not being allowed to stay ?
I want to move to the US, pay taxes and generally be a good citizen.
My main two options are:
- Marry an american girl (not as simple as it sounds, takes a long time)
- H1B which has a route to citizenship over 10 years
Sadly as this article shows H1B is being abused and with the cap being filled quickly every year its very hard to get one.
What happened to the country built on immigration?
- cpeterso 14y ago> I went to college and graduated in the US on a J1 visa, I paid my fees and when I worked I paid my federal, state taxes + my social security contributions. After graduation I left the US as obviously it makes sense to take my money, teach me skills and then tell me to leave? I think the US should encourage smart people stay in the country by fast-tracking the citizenship process for graduates with J1 visas. H1Bs might be good for short-term corporate profits, but increasing the number of smart people who have roots in the US is good for the country's long-term health. Reverse brain drain with more brains. :)
- hindsightbias 14y ago9/11 was great for American workers. For a few years.