I was on F1. I think offering work visa to all graduates could not be justified for the US economy. This would just increase the number of applicants for all the jobs. Even as of now, there's more supply than demand for jobs. Although, you're right it would make life so much easier for the international students.
They could offer fast green card processing to those already working (H1B) in this country who buy a house worth $150k+.
I'm not sure who will take "advantage" of this program -
- $500,000 CASH investment
- You get a 'resident visa', so you can not work here
Source: WSJ.
How about we give incentives to people already in this country?
I propose: You get priority processing on your green card application if you buy a house worth more than $150k, and you can't sell for at least 3-5 years.
Disclosure: I'm on the H1B visa. I bought a house last year while the 'first-time home buyer' $8k credit was available.
Wow.