Trapped by H-1B: How visa rules exploit both immigrant and US workers
An American woman exposes how the H-1B system exploits both immigrants and US workers
From opportunity to trap: A personal story
Corporations and body shops gaming the system
The wage problem: Certified exploitation
A two-tier workforce
Reforming the system: Her fixes for fairness
Raise wage minimums: H-1B visas should only be issued for roles that pay above-market wages to ensure they’re truly specialised.
should only be issued for roles that pay above-market wages to ensure they’re truly specialised. Ban outsourcing firms: Companies that do not directly employ workers should not be allowed to sponsor visas.
Companies that do not directly employ workers should not be allowed to sponsor visas. Simplify mobility: Workers should be able to switch jobs freely without risking visa cancellation.
Workers should be able to switch jobs freely without risking visa cance
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