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USCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap

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Re: USCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap

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Post by ultimoo »

I really hope the USCIS increases these caps in the coming years.

It is incredible how much power the computerized lottery system wields to change the lives of candidates who file for H1-B visas.

Source: I'm one.

Re: USCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap

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Post by WildUtah »

It's long past time to put these up for bid instead of lottery. Companies that really need talent and will pay fairly for it are being held up by cheap CRUD labor sweatshop employers that file mountains of applications. If we met the serious needs first, measured reasonably well by willingness to pay, there would be more than enough visas.

That's in addition to other reforms this program needs like the right to switch jobs.

Re: USCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap

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Post by jdross »

It's insane.

I have a coworker who is an unbelievably talented and respected developer both at my company and in the open source community. He has been working on a student visa after he graduated from an Ivy League school in computer science last year.

That the U.S. is even considering deporting him is batshit crazy to me.

Re: USCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap

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Post by prostoalex »

ultimoo wrote: post #2

I really hope the USCIS increases these caps in the coming years. It is incredible how much power the computerized lottery system wields to change the lives of candidates who file for H1-B visas. Source: I'm one.

It's up to the Congress to increase the cap. USCIS just executes on whatever decision they're handed down from the Congress+President.

Re: USCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap

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Post by pvarangot »

WildUtah wrote: post #5

It's long past time to put these up for bid instead of lottery. Companies that really need talent and will pay fairly for it are being held up by cheap CRUD labor sweatshop employers that file mountains of applications. If we met the serious needs first, measured reasonably well by willingness to pay, there would be more than enough visas. That's in addition to other reforms this program needs like the right to switc…

Why are you assuming sweatshops usually turn less profit per employee (and hence are willing to pay less for access to adequate labour) that companies that "really need talent"? Would you care to elaborate on what type of companies would fit in both of your categories?
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