US lawmakers for 750,000 Indian Americans |
Some US lawmakers and advocacy groups have criticised the Trump administration`s reported plan to curb H-1B visa extensions that could result in self- deportation of 500,000-750,000 Indian Americans, saying the move would drain America of talent. The proposal, which was part of President Donald Trump`s “Buy American, Hire American” initiative that he vowed to launch on the campaign trail, is being drafted by Department of Homeland Security leaders. The H-1B program offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers. But since taking office last January, the Trump administration has been cracking down on the scheme. 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.
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