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A critical point raised pertains to the vulnerability of H1B workers. Unlike U.S. citizens, these employees are "indentured servants," tethered to their sponsoring companies. If fired, they must leave the country—sometimes within days—placing them under enormous pressure to accept unfavorable conditions or work excessive hours to keep their jobs.
This dependency incentivizes hardworking H1B employees to go above and beyond, often working weekends, long hours, and tolerating difficult circumstances. While an impressive work ethic, critics argue this dynamic is exploitative and erodes the bargaining power of foreign workers, ultimately skewing the labor market.