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Bristlecone

(10,875 posts)
4. I don't either. I work in tech
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 05:33 PM
Friday

I have seen many, many people replaced with H1-B visa employees, and it’s not because they have specialized skills or expertise.

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Saudis will have enough money. True Trump. twodogsbarking Friday #1
I actually don't have a problem with this... Mark.b2 Friday #2
I don't either. I work in tech Bristlecone Friday #4
H1-B is abused in Tech, but Trump's move is just to put pressure on India for other reasons. thought crime Friday #16
I had to look up H1B visa to see what it covers. Did you know it covers models? jls4561 Friday #3
"$100,000" Fee but it can be waived IbogaProject Friday #5
$100,000 Per Worker? OC375 Friday #6
He will use the "exemption" clause for extortion to moniss Friday #7
My thought EXACTLY! 70sEraVet Friday #8
Yes, another setup for corruption. thought crime Friday #17
The Koreans will love this iemanja Friday #9
Who should they make the "check" out to? Buddyzbuddy Friday #10
stumbling onto a good idea North Coast Lawyer Friday #11
" in the national interest" progressoid Friday #12
I can just imagine what it takes to get a "waiver" though.... AleksS Friday #13
The companies will get the waivers iemanja Friday #15
Another day, an other shakedown... dlk Friday #14
Ludicrous. live love laugh Saturday #18
Fine, I have no real problem with this fujiyamasan Saturday #19
Case by case kickback from the company JT45242 Saturday #20
Trum has, of course, provided statistics showing the dangers of loosely granted H-1B visas? RVN VET71 Saturday #21
I believe visa rule changes have to be approved by Congress n/t Dixiegrrrl Saturday #22
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