Following the failure of an immigration bill that would have expanded the number of foreign high-tech workers that could have come to the U.S. under so-called H1-B visas, Microsoft has decided to open a development center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It will be "home to software developers from around the world. The Vancouver area is a global gateway with a diverse population, is close to Microsoft's corporate offices in Redmond, and allows the company to recruit and retain highly skilled people affected by immigration issues in the U.S.," said Microsoft.
Microsoft spokesman Lou Gellos said that while the immigration issue was a factor, the company would be opening the center in Vancouver even if it were not for the immigration challenges. That said, Vancouver is particularly attractive since it is a short drive from Redmond, Washington, but not bound by U.S. immigration policies. Microsoft plans to start with a couple hundred workers, but is looking for a spot "with room to grow," Gellos said. "We haven't finalized the actual facility or the site yet. Once we get an indication of where we can do the center, that will help us to clarify the numbers."
Link: Forum Discussion (Thanks Hurmoth)
News source: News.com
Microsoft spokesman Lou Gellos said that while the immigration issue was a factor, the company would be opening the center in Vancouver even if it were not for the immigration challenges. That said, Vancouver is particularly attractive since it is a short drive from Redmond, Washington, but not bound by U.S. immigration policies. Microsoft plans to start with a couple hundred workers, but is looking for a spot "with room to grow," Gellos said. "We haven't finalized the actual facility or the site yet. Once we get an indication of where we can do the center, that will help us to clarify the numbers."
Link: Forum Discussion (Thanks Hurmoth) News source: News.com
More FOREIGN workers? When the average College graduate with an IT degree can't find a decent job because they all went to lower pay earning foreigners?
Please before making a comment get you stuff together and know more than just the retarded catchlines from the "news" channels.
*edit* Notice how there is no talk of hiring Canadians, it's a development for foreigners because Canada has less retrictions to importing low pay earners than the US.
Oh, and for the record, I haven't been "conditioned" or anything of the sort. I love how a simple one-line post can give you enough evidence that I've been brainwashed...
All you had to do was open your mouth with this comment. "mindlessly bashing the USA is not acceptable here!" Showing concern is not bashing.
Explain how the first comment was showing concern. It was just a reactionary and not very well thought out thing to say, and I pointed it out. Are you done attacking me yet? I'm sure other people want to discuss the article.
It's one of the stupidest things I've seen in a long time. They should have been kicked out of here a long time ago. I have nothing against anyone wanting a better way of life but when I have to pay taxes to support someone when they pay none and are allowed all the sam benefits and better is total BS.
QFT
As for the comment about graduates not finding jobs, I see that as quite a misinformed comment. Take a look at the other angle: college graduates aren't willing to adjust their payment expectations to competitive rates. It's not the immigrants who are at fault - it's not like they don't do the work. It's the companies who want to cut costs at every opportunity who are to blame. They don't have a good idea of their social and economic responsibilities. Certainly lowering payment standards is a bad economic move, but rahter than moaning about the circumstances, try working with them.
You're an idiot. Plain and simple.
I guess I'm an idiot too. Care to explain beyond insults, or hast the internet forsaken your tongue to the point of sheer flamage.
sorry, had to put this...
Glassed Silver:mac
BTW, moving up here to Canada may not save them any more money either since the Canadian dollar is doing great against the American Dollar and could be on par by the end of the year and could possibility be over it again soon after. And of course they'd have to provide for their workers as well up here.
Last edited by Foub on 06 Jul 2007 - 13:55
Not to mention Vivendi/Disney
Not to mention Vivendi/Disney
And I believe Rockstar has 2 in Canada, 1 in Vancouver and 1 in Toronto.
foreign tech workers who move here though are willing to work for less; and the type of visas referred to are given to people tech companies ask for. so what they want, is govt to approve people to come here just because they'll work for less.
not that this is really an honest rationale in the first place, like the article says they would be opening a vancouver office no matter what the immigration law was.
but anyone who believes the reasoning given by tech companies is being a tool.
Commenting has either been disabled on this article or you are not logged in. Click here to login or register, its free!
Note: Anonymous commenting is disabled in order to keep the quality of responses to a high standard.