> a win for immigrants because they no longer can be threatened with losing their job and deportation, meaning they won't work for far lower wages than citizen
H1B visa holders are required to be paid the prevailing wage and if this is a big problem, then the DOL can raise the H1B wage to help those threatened with deportation.
I am skeptical that removing the requirement to find local talent first would be a win for permanent residents & citizens.
"Prevailing wage" in practice is, at best, an "average" wage, so if your company pays above market rate for above average developers normally, you can get a 'bargain' on a H1B worker at the prevailing wage.
The "find local talent first" requirement is also pretty weak today if you look into what's actually required. Posting the opening in a local print newspaper satisfies the requirement.
H1B visa holders are required to be paid the prevailing wage and if this is a big problem, then the DOL can raise the H1B wage to help those threatened with deportation.
I am skeptical that removing the requirement to find local talent first would be a win for permanent residents & citizens.