The Tech Recruitment Ruse That Has Avoided Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration

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Key Points:
– The focus is often on the 120,000 foreigners receiving temporary H-1B visas, but little attention is given to the process of obtaining green cards.
– Companies confirm permanent residency for foreign workers after they have been employed as temps.
– The law mandates companies to advertise these jobs in print newspapers’ classified ads, reducing the chances for U.S. applicants to see them.

It’s a challenging time for tech workers or computer science graduates seeking jobs. Despite layoffs and the threat of offshoring and AI, there is hope in classified ads in printed newspapers. These ads, often offering high salaries, indicate a demand for tech skills.

A recent investigation delved into tech job listings advertised in newspapers. Visits to various companies revealed discrepancies between the ads and the actual office locations. The process of sponsoring tech workers for green cards through the PERM system was explored, shedding light on its flaws and vulnerabilities to abuse.

The article highlights the complexities and shortcomings of the PERM system, which allows employers to sponsor workers for permanent residency after employing them on H-1B visas. The article also discusses criticisms and calls for reform of the system, as well as past attempts at accountability and settlements with companies like Facebook and Apple over discriminatory practices related to PERM applications.

Despite criticisms and challenges faced by the PERM system, defenders of the process are scarce. Key figures in immigration policy have raised concerns about how the system is being exploited, leading to calls for significant reforms to address the issues and inequities within the system.