[koba]

Yeah...that's the real H-1b debate. Is there a real shortage of engineering/computer talent in this country or is this just a program to get cheaper compliant labor? Depending on who you talk to, you're going to get different answers about this.

[Reaganwuzthebest]

Do you work in the computer industry? As I mentioned in a previous post, I started out to be a computer programmer, but because of the fact of H-1B and that I'm not 20 anymore I backed off and went into something else computer related. It's my opinion this program is discouraging other Americans from taking it up as well. If that's the case, it could have a detrimental effect on national security since foreigners have less allegiance to the US.

[JoeMomma]

Yeah...that's the real H-1b debate. Is there a real shortage of engineering/computer talent in this country or is this just a program to get cheaper compliant labor? Depending on who you talk to, you're going to get different answers about this.

True. But the only ones complaining about the labor shortage are trade groups like ITAA, who have a vested interest in cheap labor. I've seen very few independent studies, and all of the indy studies I've read concluded that H-1B is a ploy for cheap labor. The indy studies came from conservative and liberal organizations.

The only pro-H-1B study came from ITAA -- a corporate lobbying group who has a vested interest in getting cheap labor.