What do u think about legal immigration? waiting in line from 2001?

Question

1. who are on H1-B's and are beholden to their employers and can't change jobs/ have to keep renewing driver's licenses/ their kids can't apply for educational loans/ career is stagnated/spouse cannot work/cannot start companies that will give jobs to us citizens/ cannot continue research etc etc.
Case 2 :- I am not able to change job since last 5 years and will also not be able to do so in next 2-3 years.I can not even change my profile.Silicon Valley has become hot again and hiring has picked up, but I am still working at 30% less than prevalent wages (Our company is taking advantage of this fact that I can not change job ,so there is no real threat)
-Not able to buy a house in this uncertainty, even though I have some savings built up
case3I have lot of great ideas for entreprenuership, and was even approached by local VC's and some angel investors for starting an online venture, but because of this GC backlog,nothing can be done. I am forced to live this drudgery filled life

Answer 1

I have been waiting since 2000 and same situation here as yours.
Most of the people think that immigrants are taking away their jobs, but they dont think in the other bright aspect that we also would be able to give them quality jobs through our new ventures. I dont have any answer why we are made to wait so long, but atleast we need to console ourselves that goodness comes for those who wait. What else to do ??

Answer 2

2001 is nothing. But I will agree that if there is a need for reform....this is where it should be.

In all seriousness.....where's the difference? Slave labor and hands tied to benefit the business? Legal and you are more limited than an illegal because your life is under a microscope. Risking deportation when you don't even have to commit a crime..
You are trapped. But from our side....what else would you suggest?

Personally.....business has gotten too much power. We...as citizens are getting it from both ends. They bring in legal people to do the job for less....or ignore the illegals who do the job for less. Both are being used for CHEAP labor. Or...complain too much and all the businesses leave the country. All for the buck. Then what?

I ask.....what about the citizens first.....second is legal immigration.....I could care less about illegals.

As a citizen I ask the same question...I'm here...did all I was supposed to do and now it means nothing? Welcome to our world.

Answer 3

It relies upon on how old they're. for minor children, this is about 5 years,except for Mexico. for adult unmarried children, in the present day this is October a million, 2001 for most international places, except for the Philippines it is might want to 15, 1998 and Mexico, June a million, 1992. so, for most persons this is an 8 365 days wait, yet longer for the others.

Answer 4

You should just be thankful you have a job. Yes, your employer is abusing you and paying you less because you are trapped. But guess what, that's why they hired you instead of an American in the first place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCbFEgFajGU

The labor shortage is a lie, we have plenty of workers who are qualified or who might need a little training (on the job training is less expensive then sponsoring someone) Companies WANT you so they can take advantage of you.

Answer 5

The H1-B visa program is intended to fill short term labor shortages. It is not intended as an avenue for immigration.

You can switch jobs if you find a company that is willing to transfer your visa.

Since the H1-B program is short term and conditional on continued employment, establishing permanent roots such as purchasing a residence or establishing a business would be inappropriate.

Answer 6

You make a good point...

The "FRONT DOOR" of America, that everyone would like immigrants to use is mostly inaccessible to the poor and impoverished people who want to come here. This is why so many people risk their lives and freedom to use the back door. Funny though, if your a star soccer player celebrity you can get into the US immediatley..."Elite Visa !"

If we want to curb illegal immigration, we need to start by putting a welcome mat on the front door, so that people will use it. Take out some of the ridiculous fees and paperwork that is making it impossible for some to enter legally. Sure you can download the forms from the immigration website, and you can pay thousands of dollars to get here legally within 10 or 15 years.....but if it were me, honestly, as things are ...I would be one of the people jumping the damn fence. If we don't make the front door a bit wider and more welcoming, the majority of immigration will always be of the illegal type. Otherwise we will still have just as many immigrants, only we won't know who, where, and when they are coming into the US.

Answer 7

The process is either worth it to you or not. I guess it depends on how bad you want to be here.

Answer 8

Cry me a river, you should have tried helping your own country instead of running from it. An American was laid off so you could be hired and get paid less money. H1-B visa means you will have to return to your country once it expires

Answer 9

Hey the reason why your waiting so long is because of all the people that are here Illegally! Go take it up with them.

Answer 10

Welcome to the system pal, you and everyone they bring in from the third world is apart of it. They lock you in so you have no choice but to work for them. Same with the Mexicans in agriculture. I do not support legal immigration, I believe the world population is irresponsible and out of control. We should not provide any outlet whatsoever for third world countries that can't control their birthrates. They have to solve their own problems.