Why the H1-B visa is good for IT

The phrase 'H1-B visa' elicits lots of vocal opinions on whether the immigration program should be expanded or not and the impact that such visa programs are having on the IT industry. Most professionals within the tech community aren't thrilled about raising the visa cap, though big companies are pushing for it, saying it's needed to fill workforce requirements. As one pundit notes, the visa program is actually a good thing for both business and IT workers and that there aren't enough U.S.-based workers to fill the openings today.

For more on why the H1-B is needed:
- read this article at Optimize