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jeff47

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3. H1B visas do not need reform. They need to be ended.

Reply to OhioChick (Original post)

Wed Nov 11, 2015, 03:33 PM

Nov 2015

If we really can't find someone in the US for a highly specialized position, then we do not need that person for only 6 years. We need them forever.

H1B visas only exist to depress wages.

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Sens. Grassley, Durbin launch new H-1B fight [View all] OhioChick Nov 2015 OP

It is a fight and I applaud their efforts Babel_17 Nov 2015 #1

cancel the h1B program. problem solved nt msongs Nov 2015 #2

H1B visas do not need reform. They need to be ended. jeff47 Nov 2015 #3

H1B visas need to end. BdAzzSRT Nov 2015 #4

I emailed my Congresscritters about this after seeing this. denverbill Nov 2015 #5

Can't wait for a positive income when Pres. Clinton II takes the helm. erronis Nov 2015 #9

Don't hold your breath OhioChick Nov 2015 #10

How lame is it that we have to look to an ass like Grassley for leadership on this? beerandjesus Nov 2015 #6

Wasn't she quite cozy with one of the largest outsourcing firms? Tata, maybe? AzDar Nov 2015 #8

I think you're right. And of all the consulting firms I've had dealings with, TCS was the sleaziest. beerandjesus Nov 2015 #11

K & R AzDar Nov 2015 #7

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