I’ll answer that with a simple “No”. My H1B colleges are every bit as rigorous and innovative as any engineer. It is in no one’s long term interest to generate shoddy code.
I'm not stating the code is shoddy - I agree the quality's fine. I'm referring to the IC engineer's role in pushing back against unrealistic demands/design decisions that are passed down by the PM's and c-suite teams. Doing this can increase internal tension, but it makes the product and customer experience better in the long run. In my career, I've felt safe pushing back because I don't have to worry about moving if my pushback is poorly received.