When Donald Trump won the US presidential election, many Indians, especially those working in the US on H-1B visas, became worried.
The H-1B visa allows companies in America to hire foreign workers, and many Indians are employed in fields like IT and finance using this visa.
However, with Trump in power, there could be changes to the H-1B visa rules.
Stricter Rules for H-1B Visa Holders
Indian tech companies like Wipro, Infosys, and TCS hire workers from India using the H-1B visa. Each year, 65,000 H-1B visas are issued, with a large number going to Indians.
Under Trump’s leadership, stricter rules for the H-1B visa may be reintroduced. The process of applying for a visa could become more difficult, and more restrictions could be added.
This could make it harder for people to get an H-1B visa, and Trump may pressure companies to hire local workers instead of foreigners.
This would also impact Indian companies operating in the US, forcing them to give jobs to locals.
Why Are People Worried?
The fear of changes to the H-1B visa rules comes from Trump’s previous term. During his first term, he made strict changes that affected companies.
The eligibility requirements for the H-1B visa became tougher, the processing time increased, and the rate of visa rejections went up.
Trump also raised the minimum salary for visa holders. These changes made it harder for foreign workers, including Indians, to get H-1B visas.
Many worry that Trump could bring back these policies, causing even more challenges for Indian workers in the US.
