The H-1B visa is specifically for hiring "highly specialized" workers. Lack of the supposed skills that let them across the border is in fact a legal issue.

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bijowo1676 5 hours ago | parent [-]

H1Bs are not hired for their knowledge of english, however you can define it. They are hired for specialized occupational skills

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naturalmovement 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Skills which, with very few exceptions, are conducted in English.

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bijowo1676 5 hours ago | parent [-]

You don’t need to be Shakespeare to do specialized job that’s first

Second most visa applicants already get tested on their English skill when they apply for Visa, for example, universities require English proficiency for F1 visa using GRE exam

And why do you think you are better than an employer in assessing required English proficiency of an employee

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NoMoreNicksLeft 4 hours ago | parent [-]

>for example, universities require English proficiency for F1 visa using GRE exam

Why would the universities fail them on these exams, when it would mean losing out on that sweet, sweet tuition money?

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