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I’ve been confused at why people keep saying that H-1B workers are low wage workers, because that hasn’t been my experience, but the reality is people are talking about the two extremes of the program and not knowing about the other side of it.
1. Outsourcing companies take maybe 4 out of 10 H-1B visas. These cos negotiate onshore outsourcing to companies. They send lower paid workers here and churn through them. Most people think only of this scenario.
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@lednaBM@stranger.socialAs an engineer, it has been my experience that you can pay H1B visa engineers less than a citizen. Startups rely on this, not just for the ability to keep expenses low, but diversity actually brings more imaginative and critical thinking to the brainstorming table!
@lednaBM I’ve seen startups bring in people across the board at lower rates but then offer more stocks, and if it doesn’t work the staff (regardless of national origin or immigration status) move to better jobs anyway. USCIS doesn’t let you bring in too many low level people at lower rates generally
@skinnylatte Absolutely true!