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Re:U.S. Changes Visa Process for High-Skilled Workers by simplecomplex on Thursday January 31, 2019 @03:19PM (#19048397)
> shouldn’t we prioritize on skill instead of using a lottery

Why? It's not a prioritization based on employer needs or what employers want. Obviously if one has a degree they enjoy being a protected class, and if they don't have a degree they don't like being discriminated against. At least a lottery gave equal opportunity.

I also want to point out that this policy is not what companies want. They want the removal of sponsorship requirements and quotas. They generally want to be free to hire who they want.

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Re:U.S. Changes Visa Process for High-Skilled Workers by arcticbull on Friday February 01, 2019 @02:21AM (#19052292)
I think that's fair, but I also think that companies don't always want what's best for the workers, just for themselves. This kind of regulation helps ensure the system isn't abused. I can see an argument for it both ways, tbh.
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