H-1B visa row: Talent in America may drain off with auto deportation
New Delhi : Some US lawmakers and advocacy groups have slammed Donald Trump government's decision to curb H-1B visa extensions, resulting in auto deportation of 5,00,000-7,50,000 Indian Americans. They say this will flush out talent from America.
According to reports, the new proposal under Donald Trump's “Buy American, Hire American” initiative is being prepared by Department of Homeland Security leaders.
H1-B Visa allows US firms to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in the areas where skilled American workers are found less. But, since the time Donald Trump has stepped into office he had been making efforts to make H1B visa policy difficult for non-Americans.
Influential Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard said: “Imposing these draconian restrictions on H-1B visa holders will tear families apart, drain our society of talent and expertise, and damage our relationship with an important partner, India.
“This proposal could lead to the deportation of an estimated 500,000 to 750,000 Indian H-1B visa holders, many of whom are small business owners and job creators who are helping to build and strengthen our US economy. This brain drain will stifle innovation and decrease our ability to compete in the global 21st century economy,” Gabbard said.
