<p>Cost is one of many reasons why companies rather hire US citizen but the most cruicial reason for not hiring international student is because of their absent time for visa reissurance. International students would have to get new visa again and it may take few days, months, or even years depending on his/her major and country. Company can’t just have his/her position unfilled until he/she can come back when there’s uncertainty of how long he/she will be absent. </p>
<p>I have read an article of Stephen Chu, who is currently secretary of department of energy, talk of a student who is studying atomic physics at berkeley went to get his new visa from his country but took year to renew visa because of his major. it’s sad that all students have to come to US for top education but that’s how it is since having education and degree from US can be recognize all over the world not just within its own country. </p>
<p>Well… I do agree with your opinion that experience poverty in life can motivate you to succeed in life, but just because you weren’t born in poverty, doesn’t mean that student can’t be motivated and passionate about his/her field… I am sure when my next meal is on the line, I think I would study harder but… still.</p>