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Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
I agree with you to some extent. People fail to see that those come here on H1-B are hardworking people too. Actually, the H1-B approval procedure is such that the corporation has made every effort practically possible to find an American citizen before offering the position to foreign worker. And there is a requirement on the minimum salary based on the occupation and education. If the companies act in good faith, this is fair practice. The H1-B applicant has no control over this hiring process. My whole point is that why would common American go after the H1-B applicant, who has no control over/influence the approval. That is all I wanted to share with the bloggers here. I have friends in the university who couldn't get a H1-B visa and had to leave the US after doing Master's because the quota was over much before the deadline. Hope people see that the gaming of the system not only hurts US citizens but also the foreign students who complete advanced degrees.— July 24, 2015 5:55 p.m.
Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
I personally haven't seen one single GOOD American engineer unemployed. If someone is not good, then why would a corporation pay thousands of dollars to hire him/her. This is not socialistic country. It is pure capitalism.— July 23, 2015 10:06 p.m.
Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
Don Bauder, there is no immigration provision that protects H1-Bs from lay offs. In fact, H1-Bs will have to leave the country within 1-2 weeks (not sure of the exact duration) unless they land another job within that period.— July 23, 2015 10:01 p.m.
Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
May be you propose US Government closing down the borders and live in isolation from the rest of the world. Find out where your ancestors came to the USA and return to that country, because I am sure you are not native Indian. Fair and square.— July 23, 2015 9:59 p.m.
Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
Ponzi, I see that you lack argument against the automobile analogy and resorted to personal attack. Keep the topic in focus, not the person. Put pressure on your congress men and politicians scrap the H1-B program. I don't care. It is the fact that they don't care either. Your helplessness is evident in picking on those foreign workers.— July 23, 2015 9:56 p.m.
Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
I welcome your comments. Just for the argument sake with regards to ethical point of view, why don't everyone in the US buy automobiles from the US car makers? Nobody forces consumers their choice. They do what is best for them. Then, why can't corporations do the same? Ethics should apply the same to everyone. Isn't it? Besides, every year only 85,000 H1-B visas are awarded each YEAR. Petitioners include not only foreign workers but also foreign students who graduate from US colleges and universities. Majority (95%) of the direct foreign workers go to work in IT field only. In comparison, US economy creates around 200,000 jobs a MONTH. And it boggles my mind that the bloggers always talk how this is adversely effecting the whole US economy.— July 21, 2015 6:48 p.m.
Massive layoffs rumored for Qualcomm
It is unfortunate for those who are going to be laid off. Hope they will find new opportunities sooner than later. Coming to the couple of people who have been commenting on H1Bs, it is pretty obvious that you have never worked for a large tech-corporation. So, get your facts right. I am sure you wouldn't care for due diligence. If you did, you wouldn't comment like that in the first place. Secondly, these are private companies, not government agencies. They simply mean business and keeping it profitable. Everybody wants good job and good life. If you have any grudge, then raise it to the employers, not the employees.— July 20, 2015 9:54 p.m.