Reply #39: Actually, more than compensation it has to do with commitment [View All]

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The majority of H-1Bs are paid in line with anyone else hired at that position. There is a significant amount of abuse though, and that's concentrated heavily in the "body shops." And there is some abuse at corporations as well.

However, the biggest advantage to companies is that H-1Bs can't easily leave the company and are basically tied up for 3-4 years or more. Companies take full advantage of this. Companies have no problem paying them the same, as long as they stay for a long time. Many H-1Bs also tend to worry less about things like promotions, work life balance, etc. mainly because they don't have other options.

If the restriction on moving between companies for H1Bs was taken away, the scenario would be totally different.