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Re:New $100k H-1B visa fee pushes tech jobs offshore by throwawalien on Monday September 14, 2026 @11:15AM (#49698356)
IME at my org we have 3 contractors out of SE Asia to every 1 US FT role. They make less than a third of a FT US employee.
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Re:New $100k H-1B visa fee pushes tech jobs offshore by lokar on Monday September 14, 2026 @12:44PM (#49699868)
Yes, there is a ton of abuse that drives down pay for many people.

We should find way to improve the system.

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