The joke is on me. Looks like Trump loses in ‘20 or barely wins, of that I am not sure. He was going to be a walk away winner now has little chance IMO. It will now be a squeaker. Regardless I never thought I would say this but now I will probably be staying home.
After spending a lot of time (too much time!) in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, I know MANY people who came from all over the world (Russia, Brazil, China, and many other places) who want to work in the top of their field, and this means, in most cases, remaining in the US. For most, this means using their brief period of OPT (optional practical training--temporary work permit--they are entitled to this after receiving an advanced degree as an international student) and then applying for H1B.
These guys are pulling salaries exactly equivalent to what *any* US-based peer would make...starting salary for any good "Systems" Ph.D. in Computer Science is $125,000+.
No CheapLabor Express here!