[syntern]

Not only that, the US lost their contribution to the local economy: they won't buy groceries, pay landlords or buy from the local car dealership. There is a huge missed opportunity there.

I just don't get why the US wouldn't want qualified workers to get in the US. Singapore had this lesson learned well.

Disclaimer: I'm on H1B myself.

[teh_klev]

People completely miss this about immigrant workers (I use the term in a positive way). Tax generation, local spending etc.