“The big problem with H1B now IMHO is that 90% of them are getting hired on fake resumes, and they do NOT actually have the experience and expertise that they claim.”
Truer words have never been spoken.
I was only burnt once by that. From that point forward I would ask technical questions of even the most “experienced” applicants.
Have you worked with technology x? “Yes”
Give me a brief summary of technology x. -silence-
I am told that on certain web forums frequented by Indians, big money is being offered for those willing to take “proxy” interviews.