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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