Originally Posted by
MW
Since this is a temporary visa category, why are these people even eligible for a green card? A green card grants them permanent residency and is a path to citizenship. Once they get that green card, they're here for good as is their spouse and children who are eligible to work! Even if the economy or work environment changes, they're here to stay. Once they get a permanent foothold, that's it. IMO, these temporary visa workers should not be eligible for a green card.
In my view, this is not an American first concept.