The H1B visa issue is primarily about one thing: $$

Read this article about what the CEO of Qualcomm had to say recently:

http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/03/tech-talent-dra.html

There is no shortage of “talent” right here in America – and especially San Diego. UCSD and SDSU produce plenty of qualified applicants.

The people (Bill Gates, etc…) who say there is a shortage of technically qualified US Citizens are spreading falsehoods for profit.