your friend's case certainly highlights a problem.

i don't deny that in some cases the passport is an issue, which it shouldn't be. your friend sounds like he had the right background for a good position, and if he did not get it because of a passport, that is terrible.

my point goes to the people who don't have a western education & experience, and think that they are being overlooked simply because of a passport. i'm not suggesting that those things automatically make you better as they don't, but on average they give you certain skills that are harder to develop in other places.

i'll do my best to help when you contact me!

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