[ouddv]

At large tech companies, the pay is entirely driven by level and rating; so there's no savings in salary; just added costs to comply with the directive.

It's endlessly frustrating that the US government wants to centrally plan my hiring decisions.

[sangnoir]

> It's endlessly frustrating that the US government wants to centrally plan my hiring decisions

What's the alternative - the government outsources visa issuance to the companies employing foreign labor?

[UncleOxidant]

Ok, so why are you hiring H1B's at this point then if there's "just added costs to comply with the directive"?

[ouddv]

Because sometimes we fail to find a qualified American candidate.