Washington: America’s elected 47th President Donald Trump is continuously selecting his cabinet and officials to help run the government. Besides, he is also surprising people with his decisions. One of his decisions is to nominate his longtime adviser Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy in his new administration. Because Miller takes a hard line view on immigration matters, that is, a thinking that promotes radical thinking in this immigration matter. In such a situation, it is believed that his decision can create problems for Indian software engineers living in America. Because Miller has been a staunch critic of the H1B1 visa.
Confirming the appointment, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance posted a congratulatory message to Miller on Twitter on Monday, saying, “This is another great selection by the President.” Miller is one of Trump’s longest-serving aides, having been with him since his first election campaign for the White House. He was a senior adviser to Trump in his first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions, particularly on immigration, including Trump’s move to separate thousands of immigrant families as a preventive program in 2018 .
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Miller’s anti-H1-B visa stance
According to Forbes report, it is a boon for international students and high-skilled immigrants to study in America and then get a job. Despite US economic consensus, the Trump administration took the opposite approach and, among other things, sought to break the link between international students and their ability to work in the US after graduation. In addition to restricting H-1B visas, administration officials “pursued policies to make it less attractive to study in the United States.”
H-1B visas are important because they generally represent the only practical way for high-skilled foreign nationals, including international students, to work in the United States for a long period of time and have the opportunity to become a job-based immigrant and US citizen.
How will Indian software professionals be affected?
Indian citizens, who hold a significant portion of H-1B visas, may face several challenges due to Miller’s restrictive stance. Strict eligibility criteria may result in higher visa rejection rates for applications from Indian professionals. Raising the minimum wage for H-1B positions could make it difficult for US companies to hire Indian tech workers, potentially limiting job opportunities. Processing times may be longer due to increased scrutiny and documentation requirements, which may delay visa approval for Indian professionals.
Why is H1B1 visa important for Indians?
H-1B visas are important because they generally represent the only practical way for high-skilled foreign nationals, including international students, to work in the United States for the long term and have the chance to become employment-based immigrants and US citizens.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 14, 2024, 06:07 IST
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