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H-1B row: Should India's skilled workers worry about new US visa policies?

Silicon Valley was critical of Trump's move, saying that there is a shortage of qualified Americans

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Eviane Cheng Leidig | The Conversation
In his latest border-closing move, US President Donald Trump issued an April 18 executive order to review the H1-B visa program, which enables educated migrants with specific skills to work temporarily in the US.

Silicon Valley was critical of Trump’s move, saying that there is a shortage of qualified Americans working in the industry. US companies, especially those in the technology sector, often employ H1-B visa holders to fill positions that are difficult to recruit for within the country.
Beyond hurting American tech companies, the executive order would disproportionately impact one international ally: India.

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