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We need to eliminate the H-1B program and replace it with a point based green card program, similar to the one in NZ or Australia.
by ttrreeww 14y ago
We need to eliminate the H-1B program and replace it with a point based green card program, similar to the one in NZ or Australia.
- jedmeyers 14y agoAustralia has both: point based PR program AND work visas that are similar to H1-B. However it does not help them - I have an Australian PR but still chose working in Silicon Valley on a work visa.
- enraged_camel 14y agoCan you summarize how it works for those of us not familiar with it?
- ttrreeww 14y agoBasically, if you have enough points, you apply for a green card and you get it. That's it :)
- enraged_camel 14y agoYes, but how do you gain points?
- rdouble 14y agoYou get points if you are skilled in a job the country needs, you have X years in your field, you have a bachelor's degree, you have a master's degree, you fit into certain age brackets, you have an Australian spouse, you have other family in Australia, you have a job offer, etc. http://www.isa.com.au/points-test http://www.isa.com.au/points-test
- ttrreeww 14y agoPretty much, if they want a flood of worker in a certain industry, then they give you points if you have exp in that industry.
- rdouble 14y agoThat is not exactly how it works in Australia. You get enough points, then you qualify for the visa, then some office worker arbitrarily decides if he feels like giving it to you.