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The slavery-like dynamics of the immigration system is a surprising mismatch, versus the typical American business culture.

For comparison, I've spent time in a few countries where a slavery-like relationship with employers is completely expected and even supported by the employees. (Culture shock!) They imagine that it's the only way that businesses can function.

This isn't the type of business culture you want to live in, no matter the perceived benefits.

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> a slavery-like relationship with employers is completely expected and even supported by the employees

Actually, that sounds like America's start-up culture

H1B is basically how big companies remain 'leen' enough to compete with start-up. This is made very clear in Amazon and PayPal India offices afaik, but sounds reasonable enough to be generalized. It is impossible for a large company with thousands of employees to remain competitive without the crunch-culture of startups. So they get H1Bs.

What are the penalties for trying to leave it? I think that that's the defining factor, for what we're talking about here.

When equity is being traded for a reasonable salary, you lose your lottery ticket. It may not be as big of a carrot, but it's a carrot nonetheless.

"even supported by the employees"

To which countries are you referring to?

If I had to guess, Japan or South Korea?

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