There are a lot of highly educated Indians that come here on H1B. Most, however, are here for the advancement back home. I have worked with both. As for talent here? Sad to say, but in 40 years in the high tech industry, I ccn tell you that what our institutions are turning out is pure shit. There are some exceptions, but those are rare. Kids coming straight out of college demanding CEO level salaries, flex time, 30 hour work weeks, "safe places", etc etc. They can barely put two sentences together and many are flippant and even belligerent in interviews. Then they can't figure out why no one wants to hire them. The companies go with H1B for cheaper talent. Most are not that good, but a damn sight better than most of the crap we have been getting lately.