4 Work-Arounds to the H1B Problem

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  tstamant05/07/08 Report as spam
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  You can't be serious

  I know several highly educated software engineers, programmers and IT people that are out of work due to this "H1B problem". Bringing these people in from India, Pakistan, etc has nothing to do with the availability of similar talent in the U.S, and everything to do with cheap disposable labor.

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  gisellepg05/09/08 Report as spam
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  H1-B workers

  Not sure if I agree. We have spent more time and resources recruiting for positions in IT fields thatn any other field relative to our business. It has been my experience that you find a lot more foreign nationals that possess the skills and abilities for these positions. For example, my organization had a digital processor position available last year. This position would have to use 3-d digital imaging software to read and devise architectural floor plans for future project construction. Courses to learn use of this software is just recently being offered in the US. We found a young lady that needed an H1-B and gladly waited for 6 months before she could begin working. It seemed like our recruitment initiative for this position was somewhat of a revolving door!

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  zincmet05/07/08 Report as spam
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  RE: 4 Work-Arounds to the H1B Problem

  Others may see me as Xenophobic. However, I wonder if the phrase "desirebale and skilled tech workers" really means "cheap and easily intimidated."

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  nlfre@...05/07/08 Report as spam
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  H1B

  Intimidated? Really? LOL!

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  khansy05/07/08 Report as spam
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  RE: 4 Work-Arounds to the H1B Problem

  Many companies including Microsoft have started their R&D and development in India and elsewhere, with advanced broad band and internet technologies physical presence hardly makes a difference for both development or support. If there is shortage of IT proffessionals in US, then the companies and the Government should make an effort in IT education through incentives, and transfer of skills for millions who are loosing their jobs in automotive and other sectors due to the economic downturn, rather than trying to import manpower while natives are jobless.

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  ayeuchyk05/07/09 Report as spam
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  RE: 4 Work-Arounds to the H1B Problem

  I am graduating next week from Binghamton University, and so frustrated with H1B situation.
  Next year it will be even worse: most of this year International Grads are unlikely to find H1B sponsors, plus, next year grads will kill our chances when our Optional Practical Training visa expires. Going back home? With $35K debt, not only ne but my whole family would not be able to pay it off in decades! I am using that website to apply for Canadian Permanent Resident Card.
  
  Check out that place: http://www.geth1bcanada.webs.com/
  
  I think it is the least risky solution.
  I cannot allow myself to take the risk of finishing my OPT and get to a dead end next year.
  
  What do you think? Thanks for advice and support.
  
  Alex, 2009 MBA Grad