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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many STEM employers are hiring international students instead of US citizens through Optional Practical Training (OPT). This program by the U.S. government allows international students on an F-1 visa to work temporarily work in the United States for three years after graduating with a STEM degree.

Employers save money because OPT workers are exempt from FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare taxes). This saves the employer roughly 7.65% in payroll taxes.
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Due to the H1B fees, sponsorship issues and even fraud, companies have become quite leery of OPT hiring. The problem is that [b]there are not enough US citizens with the background needed for the roles sought[/b]: masters level +  is desired, not as many US citizens want to go to masters due to how expensive they are(80-100k total cost for typically 2 yrs).[/quote]

Makes sense, US students are taking remedial math in college because they still haven't figured out how to teach math in US  Pre K through 12 where you have teachers telling their students they don't like math. And at home, parents either can't do the math themselves or share the same sentiment as teachers which influences their kids.[/quote]

Truth. It is common for international students to start college with a much better calculus background than the average american college-bound senior. Thus they can progress faster and with more depth in college stem courses. The culture is to study maths from a young age to keep up with schoolmates and do well on the testing to get into university. Paths are determined by age 16 or younger. The US system is designed for the mostly mythical "late bloomer" who struggles in middle and high school math only discover they are good at math/stem in college then go on to graduate-level studies in STEM. Sure it happens but it is rare. The US system does not like to acknowledge innate differences in strengths, and does not like to limit anyone, hence the curriculum is watered down in middle and high school compared to international norms, leaving students who are "A/B" or even "A" students in high school stem not ready for college level stem. [/quote]

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