From what I observe this is largely accurate. To recruiters a Java developer is like gold at the moment. The number of available H1B visas has dropped to pre-Y2K levels, and with the gridlock in Congress that seems unlikely to change anytime soon. So the supply/demand curve is currently to your advantage if you have these skills.
>> To recruiters a Java developer is like gold at the moment.
Never mind Java… If you can write code for iOS, you’ll have recruiters calling you constantly. I have an opportunity for iOS work sitting in my inbox, for $190K per year. The problem is, the job is in Harrisburg.
One more thing… Many of these IT openings are written with a list of requirements that could never be filled by a single individual. It’s as if these companies are trying to fill 3 positions with one hire.