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287 sats \ 26 replies \ @Undisciplined 22 Sep \ on: Will the Trump $100k H1B Visa Change have Unintended Consequences? econ
It's definitely counter to the stated goal of reshoring industry and jobs to America.
Personally, this bothers me more than many of his dumb policies because I have so many friends it might apply to. They're definitely people I'd rather share a country with than many natural born Americans.
I might be cooked lol
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If you are serious don't take anyone's word. Go read the EO for yourself.
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I’m on a different visa but the rhetoric won’t surprise me if that eligibility changes or is more difficult to renew.
Prepared mentally to have to move back on short notice
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If you are and immigrant (and statistically speaking, most likely to be Indian or Chinese), then you may consider UAE for work.
Safe, clean streets, no SJW or pride rallies, far lower living cost (compared to major American cities), zero income and capital gains tax and if you get a job at an international bank or hedge fund, they will match London, New York level compensation.
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Canadian
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H1B visas have been a hot topic for a while. There’s a good chance other visa types slide under the radar.
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All the more then given the sorry state of Canadian economy, but up to you.
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Definitely acknowledged the fleeting Canadian government and economy but there’s a lot of family and friends. I just hope Alberta separates lol
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That's quite radical to say, are you serious or is it a serious possibility?
My impression is British Columbia is very progressive and aligned with Ontario. So how is it even feasible getting separated while sandwiched between the Eastern and western provinces?
I think this one is gonna go TACO. They're either gonna rescind or make such large carveouts that it functionally doesn't matter.
Yeah... I know what you mean. I can tell you this. There are many immigrants that are more American than most Americans. Because they chose to come here and have far more opportunities. Opportunities most Americans take for granted.
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