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Robert Sterling

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Finance bro. American. Marine. Christian. Don't take anything I say here seriously.

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Dec 29, 2024
H-1B DATA MEGA-THREAD 🧵 I downloaded five years of H-1B data from the US DOL website (4M+ records) and spent the day crunching data. I went into this with an open mind, but, to be honest, I'm now *...
SummaryAnalysis of 4M+ H-1B visa records reveals the program approves 800k+ applications annually (10x the legal limit), with 75% paying under $150k and dominated by Indian consulting firms like Cognizant and Infosys placing IT workers as contractors—contradicting the narrative that H-1B visas attract elite international talent.20 tweets2 min read