It's not as simple as poor vs wealthy. The H1-B program is better than the alternative for many indians, but that's not an argument in it's favor.
To use an extreme example, the workers at Foxconn who work 12 hour shifts, share a bed, and have terrible health problems due to chemicals for making ipads more shiny are quite likely making a decision that's better than their nearest alternative. That doesn't make how Foxconn treats workers ok.
The H1-B program is flawed in that it not only hurts these wealthier americans (those who are being laid off), it hurts Indians too by hanging the threat of deportation over their head if they ever want to change jobs. As usual the wealthiest of americans are able to use the law to make themselves even wealthier.
To use an extreme example, the workers at Foxconn who work 12 hour shifts, share a bed, and have terrible health problems due to chemicals for making ipads more shiny are quite likely making a decision that's better than their nearest alternative. That doesn't make how Foxconn treats workers ok.
The H1-B program is flawed in that it not only hurts these wealthier americans (those who are being laid off), it hurts Indians too by hanging the threat of deportation over their head if they ever want to change jobs. As usual the wealthiest of americans are able to use the law to make themselves even wealthier.