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lateforworkyesterday at 10:06 PM2 repliesview on HN

Keep in mind that employers have to pay $100,000 in visa fees (in addition to competitive salaries) for each H-1B visa. Clearly these immigrants are not undercutting US workers. It is $100K cheaper to hire a US worker.


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iberoyesterday at 10:31 PM

to clear up confusion, this 100k applies to brand new h1b petitions outside the country.

if you are already in the US it currently does not apply to you, or if you are transferring jobs with an existing h1b, or renewing your h1b.

source: former h1b

side note: as of february it’s estimated only 85 h1b petitions paid the 100k fee. the rest did not fall under the qualification.

https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/1000...

VectorLockyesterday at 10:10 PM

Unless they get waivers, which I'm sure Larry has worked out with his buddy.