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I think for a long time now, there have been more people with money and ideas than engineers who can build them. I don't think this status has changed much in the last few years.

I got given a 5% increase, but only because there's been an exodus and Management are terrified of losing critical mass.

It's reasonably clear what this person is struggling to articulate, if we're being honest with ourselves. I've met a few like 'em before.

"On iOS you can't install different browsers either."

???

^ This is likely a large component - hiring in foreign workers who will need visa support is a lot of effort and money. You may need to have a niche skill that cannot be found locally, for hiring you to be worth the additional expense over a local candidate.

Not true, I have personally witnessed candidates being rejected for senior (engineering, not management) positions due only to lack of college degree. Obviously idiotic, but it does happen.

L1/L2 visas are dual intent, if memory serves - you can absolutely apply for perm residency and citizenship using L1 as a starting point.