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Agreed that the articles reasoning is weak surrounding the "takin' o'r jerbs!" arguments; the cost of a lousy developer is insurmountable. However, the comparison with H-1B and indentured servitude is what is all to accurate in my personal experience. It's stomach churning to watch an individual, often a friend, be squeezed into an uncomfortable situation by an employer because of the conditions of their visa. H-1B visa's tip too much of the balance in employer/employee negotiations to the employer's favor.