[hollerith]

>The number is ridiculously low in comparison

Where are you getting your confidence that that is so?

[tguinot]

Numbers of H1B applicants per country are available. The equivalent for the UK and France is also available.

If you believe there's nearly as many people trying to get out than there is trying to get in, you will be surprised.

The difference (per capita) is a factor of at least 10x