[RKV]

American companies want to increase the supply of IT workers in order to keep costs down (more supply, lower price). Its that simple. Over time price will allocate scarce resources and people will get the education and training to do these jobs at a market price. I think the real question is does the US need to increase its population? I think not. A corallary question is why has the government done favors for these companies by allowing them to import labor? I think it shouldn't.

I am an IT manager and have worked with plenty of H-1B coders (primarily Indians and Chinese). They are fine people and work hard. No problem with them or their work. I just think charity begins at home.

[FormerLurker]

I just think charity begins at home

I don't anybody is looking for charity. We are just looking for work. We can do the job, and do as well or better than a H1-B. It is just impossible to get an interview, never mind a job offer.

[Glenn]

I am an IT manager and have worked with plenty of H-1B coders (primarily Indians and Chinese).

"Coders"? Is that what you in the lofty towers call them? "Coders"? How insulting.

[Kay Ludlow]

I am an IT manager and have worked with plenty of H-1B coders (primarily Indians and Chinese). They are fine people and work hard.

As more of an "end user", I think it's great that they make good coders... they generally aren't too good on the HelpDesk though. It's difficult to get them to understand what you need help with, then it's hard to understand their solution!