[user5994461]

Should clarify that this is IT as in low level positions in cheap outsourcing firms. Not to confuse with tech companies.

Edit: You can see visas per company here with average salary https://h1bdata.info/topcompanies.php You can make an opinion for yourself but suffice to say that the bulk of the jobs are in cheap outsourcing firms, not in tech companies. (cf. google 15k VS tata consulting 73k)

[giobox]

Absolute nonsense. One of the biggest beneficiaries of the H1B program have been FAANG - they often apply for some of the largest numbers. I’ve also seen this in personal experience, as will anyone who has worked at these companies. Hiring at these companies is typically focused on just hiring the best candidate, who will often need a visa such as this if they are not American.

Abuse by firms such as infosys and “bodyshopping” are of course a problem as well, but Microsoft, google et al love these visas too.

A lot of people who work in very senior positions in this industry came here via an H1B, it’s not just low level positions.

[KorematsuFred]

Microsoft , google and Facebook are consistently topmost recipient of h1b visas.

[parasubvert]

Lots of tech companies have highly skilled H1-Bs.