I couldn't see any source for the figure in the headline?
fenced_load · 5h ago
That's because this tweet is written to maximize engagement. Number 3 uses a screenshot of some other random tweet that says all people of indian descent in the US are "agents" (5.1 million people).
This is a welcome change but we can go even further: we should raise the bar for permanent immigration, but eliminate the intermediate steps in between (even green cards).
If you are exceptionally qualified you should just become a citizen (with the responsibilities and pledge of loyalty as a citizen). And we should fast track that for those who qualify (again, on a significantly higher bar)
mullen · 5h ago
No way. You need an immigration system that has a "try before you buy" aspect to it. Not all educated immigrates are going to like the US and are not going to be a fit for the US. It's not just about keeping out bad education, it's making sure that those who think they want to want to immigrate to the US want to be part of the US.
UncleEntity · 4h ago
> If you are exceptionally qualified you should just become a citizen...
Exceptionally qualified at what, doing some job nobody else wants to do?
I suspect a big part of "US exceptionalism" is that people who were shitty at math were allowed to immigrate and they either saw a niche in the market or their kids were able to 'learn all the math' and contribute to the Silicon Valley Cesspool.
the_real_cher · 6h ago
So the tech industry for US citizens is mostly dead.
Companies are even incentivized to hire over Americans due to OPT and no payroll tax.
What industries are next?
GenerWork · 5h ago
>no payroll tax
Is this for real? Companies don't have to pay payroll tax on H1Bs?
mullen · 5h ago
No, they have to pay it. Everyone has to pay payroll tax on all employees.
nblgbg · 5h ago
No, every one has to pay.
the_real_cher · 4h ago
OPT employees must still file taxes and pay income tax, but FICA (Social Security + Medicare) is exempt for both employer and employee as long as the worker remains in F-1 nonresident status (typically up to 5 calendar years).
For an OPT worker in F-1 status, the employer saves approximately 7.65% on payroll taxes compared to hiring a regular U.S. worker.
An OPT worker after graduating can remain in F1 status for 3 years while employed with these exemptions.
Computer science has one of the highest unemployment rates - https://www.newsweek.com/computer-science-popular-college-ma... - May 23rd, 2025
Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/08/2021-00... - January 8th, 2025
If you are exceptionally qualified you should just become a citizen (with the responsibilities and pledge of loyalty as a citizen). And we should fast track that for those who qualify (again, on a significantly higher bar)
Exceptionally qualified at what, doing some job nobody else wants to do?
I suspect a big part of "US exceptionalism" is that people who were shitty at math were allowed to immigrate and they either saw a niche in the market or their kids were able to 'learn all the math' and contribute to the Silicon Valley Cesspool.
Companies are even incentivized to hire over Americans due to OPT and no payroll tax.
What industries are next?
Is this for real? Companies don't have to pay payroll tax on H1Bs?
For an OPT worker in F-1 status, the employer saves approximately 7.65% on payroll taxes compared to hiring a regular U.S. worker.
An OPT worker after graduating can remain in F1 status for 3 years while employed with these exemptions.