[skeeter]

It is just another form of protectionism.

Are you sure you want to use this argument in defense of the H1B program?

[hchutch]

That is what it is.

Ultimately, protectionists (be they folks who want tariffs or folks who want to reduce or eliminate H-1Bs/offshoring) are being generous with other people's money.

If I own a business, I do NOT owe anyone a job.