This petition is to bring attention to the pressing issue of H1B visa abuse, undocumented workers, outsourcing and its negative impact on American workers and our economy.

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The practice of outsourcing, while often pursued for economic reasons, has severe consequences for the livelihoods of hardworking Americans. As a united voice, we urge you to reconsider and take necessary measures to protect our domestic workforce.

Reasons for Concern:

Job Losses: Outsourcing has led to the loss of countless American jobs, creating economic instability for families and communities.

Economic Disparities: The outsourcing of jobs contributes to economic disparities by shifting employment opportunities away from local communities and, in many cases, to countries with lower labor standards.

Impact on Innovation: Keeping jobs within the country fosters innovation and technological advancements. Outsourcing may hinder these advancements by reducing investment in domestic research and development.

Our Request:

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that you take immediate action to address the negative consequences of outsourcing on American workers and communities. We propose the following measures:

Review and Reform Policies: Conduct a thorough review of current outsourcing policies and implement reforms that prioritize the protection of American jobs.

Incentivize Domestic Job Creation: Create incentives for businesses to invest in domestic job creation and discourage the outsourcing of essential positions.

Transparency and Accountability: Establish transparent reporting mechanisms for companies engaging in outsourcing, ensuring accountability for their impact on American employment.

Conclusion:

By signing this petition, we stand together in advocating for the protection of American jobs and the preservation of economic opportunities for our citizens. We believe that taking a stand against outsourcing is crucial for the long-term prosperity and well-being of our nation.

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We, the undersigned, express our concern about the potential impact of undocumented workers on American job opportunities. Recognizing the importance of fair and legal employment practices, we urge you to take steps to ensure that our workforce is protected and that employment opportunities are equitable for all.

Reasons for Concern:

Impact on Legal Workers: Unfair employment practices, including the hiring of undocumented workers, may negatively affect legal American workers by limiting their opportunities and potentially driving down wages.

Promotion of Legal Hiring: Encouraging businesses to prioritize legal hiring practices supports a fair and level playing field for all workers, fostering a more equitable job market.

Community Well-being: Legal employment practices contribute to the overall well-being of our communities by ensuring that workers are treated fairly and receive the protections they are entitled to under the law.

Our Request:

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that you address and take measures to mitigate the impact of undocumented workers on American job opportunities. We propose the following steps:

Enhanced Enforcement: Strengthen enforcement mechanisms to ensure that businesses adhere to legal hiring practices and do not exploit undocumented labor.

Education and Awareness: Increase public awareness about the importance of legal employment practices and the potential consequences of hiring undocumented workers.

Support for Legal Workers: Provide support for legal workers by promoting job training, education, and other resources to enhance their employability.

Conclusion:

By signing this petition, we advocate for fair employment practices that protect the interests of American workers while fostering a just and equitable job market. We believe that prioritizing legal hiring practices is crucial for the prosperity and well-being of our workforce.

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We call upon you to take decisive action to protect American jobs and ensure that the H1B program is used as intended – to fill specialized skill gaps when no qualified American workers are available.

The H1B visa program was originally created to bring highly skilled foreign workers to the United States to fill specific job vacancies where American talent was lacking. Unfortunately, in recent years, we have witnessed an alarming trend of abuse within this program. The misuse of H1B visas has resulted in the replacement of American workers with foreign labor and the suppression of wages for both American and H1B visa holders.

We believe that the H-1B program is being used by some companies to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor. This is unfair to American workers.

The H-1B visa program is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The visa is capped at 65,000 visas per year, plus an additional 20,000 visas for workers with a master's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

It is crucial that American citizens and residents are given priority for available job opportunities. At present, many Americans are facing months of job searching with no success. It's imperative for Congress, the Senate, and lawmakers to focus their efforts on supporting American workers rather than favoring the interests of companies and H-1B visa holders.

I want to clarify that my intention is not to oppose immigration or the H-1B visa program, nor is it to promote any form of discrimination. As an American with a diverse background, having been born in India and immigrated to the USA decades ago, I value the principles of inclusivity and diversity.

This message is directed towards all American workers, regardless of their background. The H-1B visa program, initiated in 1990 by the Immigration Act of 1990, was designed with the purpose of enabling U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialized roles demanding theoretical or technical expertise. These roles primarily included fields like science, engineering, and medicine.

Initially, H-1B workers were recruited to fill positions that were genuinely challenging to staff with American workers. This practice was acceptable, as it was not displacing American jobs. However, over time, the program expanded into various non-technical areas, such as customer service and project management. Consequently, American workers faced difficulties in securing employment, pushing them towards lower-paying positions.

The original intent of the H-1B program was to address the shortage of qualified American workers in specific roles. However, it has transformed into a long-term solution for many H-1B visa holders, sometimes at the expense of available American talent.

I firmly believe that H-1B visas should not be used to displace American workers when skilled American labor is readily available. Such a practice is not only unfair but also unethical, as it jeopardizes the American dream. American workers, who have contributed to our society and communities for years, should not be forced out of the job market or into low-wage roles due to H-1B visa holders.

Let us engage in a constructive dialogue to ensure that the H-1B program aligns with its original purpose and doesn't hinder the opportunities and aspirations of American workers.

There are a number of loopholes that companies use to hire H-1B workers instead of Americans. Some of these loopholes include:

The lottery system: The H-1B visa program is a lottery system, which means that not all qualified applicants will be able to obtain a visa. This gives companies an advantage, as they can choose to only sponsor candidates who are likely to be selected in the lottery.

The prevailing wage: The prevailing wage is the minimum wage that an employer must pay an H-1B worker. However, there are a number of ways for employers to lower the prevailing wage, such as by claiming that the job requires a lower level of skill or experience than it actually does.

The recruitment process: The H-1B visa program requires employers to prove that they have tried to recruit American workers for the job before they can hire an H-1B worker. However, there are a number of ways for employers to make it difficult for American workers to apply for the job, such as by requiring years of experience or a specific degree that is not actually necessary for the job. They interview 10 Americans and simply say no one meets requirements.

The salary requirement: The H-1B visa program requires employers to pay H-1B workers the same salary as they would pay an American worker for the same job. However, there are a number of ways for employers to lower the salary, such as by claiming that the job is located in a low-cost area or that the worker is not eligible for certain benefits.

The transfer rule: The H-1B visa program allows employers to transfer H-1B workers to other positions within the company. This can be used by employers to circumvent the prevailing wage requirement, as they can transfer H-1B workers to lower-paying positions.

Some Americans will not agree with this for the following reasons.1. they are not affected by this.2. they think they are not affected by this.3. they benefit from this.4. They prefer this for some personal reason.5. they do not understand this.6. They do not care about the rest of the americans.7. they are not able to speak up because of political affiliation or circle.

Most h1b workers will not agree with this for the following reasons. 1. they will lose their jobs.2. they will have to go back to their countries.

Do not compare the H1b issue with unemployment rate.The unemployment rate does not include the following people: People who have run out of unemployment benefits. People who took a lower-paying job. People who became self-employed. People who are not in the labor force, such as stay-at-home parents, retirees, and students. People who are discouraged workers, which are people who have stopped looking for work because they believe there are no jobs available or that they are not qualified for the jobs that are available. People who are marginally attached to the labor force, which are people who are not currently looking for work but who have looked for work in the past 12 months and are available for work. People who are underemployed, which are people who are working part-time but would prefer to work full-time.

Do not compare the h1b workforce number with the entire w2 workforce number. Compare h1b workforce number with the w2 workforce number of that position. For example According to the National Foundation for American Policy, in 2022, there were approximately 875,000 H-1B visa holders in the US. Of these, 650,000 were employed in specialty occupations, which includes software developers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that there were approximately 1.6 million software developers employed in the US in 2022. This means that H-1B visa holders accounted for approximately 39% of software developers in the US. 39% is a huge number.

Search google or ask the bard if you do not believe me. https://bard.google.com/

Ask the bard (https://bard.google.com/ following questions or similar questions.

How many h1b were approved for non technical positions in the last 10 years? How many h1b were approved for customer service and project management positions in the last 10 years? What loopholes companies are using to hire h1b workers instead of Americans? Why was H1b created?How does h1b make life hard for american student who has student loan debt and can not find tech job because of h1b?

See below links.

https://h1bgrader.com/

https://h1bgrader.com/job-titles

https://h1bgrader.com/salaries

https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/01/h1b_fraud/
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/us-set-to-modernise-h-1b-visa-registration-after-detecting-fraud-abuse-in-computerised-lottery-system/articleshow/99863916.cms?from=mdr
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-says-some-companies-cheat-h-1b-lottery-driving-record-applications-1a3e4fd
https://cis.org/Miano/H1B-Designed-Displace-American-Workers
https://www.epi.org/blog/tech-and-outsourcing-companies-continue-to-exploit-the-h-1b-visa-program-at-a-time-of-mass-layoffs-the-top-30-h-1b-employers-hired-34000-new-h-1b-workers-in-2022-and-laid-off-at-least-85000-workers/
https://americarenewing.com/issues/the-h-1b-visa-program-harms-american-workers-and-should-be-repealed/
https://www.axios.com/2020/09/12/immigration-h1b-replace-foreign-worker

Some people will deny google, bard and all above links. Some people will say this is BS. No one or no evidence will be able to change their mind because they are in favor of H1b workers and h1b program.

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Please call your senator and congressman and ask them to make changes. 

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of H-1B visas being granted. This is due in part to the fact that the H-1B lottery system has made it easier for companies to obtain H-1B visas. Additionally, some companies have been accused of abusing the H-1B visa program by hiring foreign workers for jobs that could be filled by American workers.

We are deeply concerned about the following issues:

American Worker Displacement: Numerous reports suggest that some employers are replacing qualified American workers with H1B visa holders, often in positions where there is no shortage of American talent. This practice is causing undue hardship to American workers, who are being forced to change industries or accept lower-paying jobs.

Depression of Wages: The influx of H1B visa holders into certain industries has led to wage stagnation and even reductions in some cases. This trend is detrimental not only to American workers but also to the H1B visa holders who are often paid less than their American counterparts for the same work.

Lack of Oversight and Enforcement: The current oversight and enforcement mechanisms for the H1B program appear inadequate to prevent abuse. We urge you to strengthen and rigorously enforce regulations to ensure that H1B visas are issued only when American workers are unavailable.

Transparency and Accountability: We call for increased transparency in the H1B visa application and approval process, including detailed reporting on the number of visas issued, the industries they are issued for, and the qualifications of the recipients.

To address these concerns and protect American workers, we respectfully request the following actions:

Strengthen the criteria for H1B visa eligibility to ensure that visas are granted only for positions where no qualified American worker is available.

Increase penalties for employers found to be abusing the H1B visa program, including fines, suspension of visa privileges, and criminal charges where applicable.

Establish an efficient and transparent system for reporting and investigating cases of H1B visa abuse.

Review and update wage standards for H1B visa holders to ensure they are not paid less than their American counterparts.

Monitor the H1B program's impact on American workers and the job market through regular, publicly accessible reporting.

The H-1B visa program should be capped at a lower number, such as 20,000 visas per year.

We believe that addressing these issues is essential to protect the rights and livelihoods of American workers and maintain the integrity of the H1B visa program. We urge you to take immediate action and work toward a fair and equitable system that benefits both American and foreign workers alike.

We urge you to take action to reform the H-1B visa program. We believe that these reforms are necessary to protect American workers and to ensure that the H-1B program is used for its intended purpose, which is to fill labor shortages in high-skilled occupations.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your prompt response and action on this critical issue.

Sincerely,

Bhavin Patel

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