Comment by seizethecheese

I feel the whole h1b program is ill-conceived.

The “can’t find local worker” requirement is a farce and a lottery is a stupid way to get the best people into the country.

I personally feel there should be a set number of foreign worker slots, set by labor market conditions per industry. Then, auction the slots to companies.

Having to buy the visa would force the hiring to the areas of most need, objectively, and get around the farce. Then, just let the companies bring in exactly who they want.

Auction money could go towards lowering domestic worker income tax.