Donald Trump has almost selected his cabinet. Most of these are such, whose love for India is clearly visible. They may or may not benefit India, but they will not cause harm. But there is only one name, Stephen Miller, about which there is some uneasiness among tech and IT professionals. Because of the kind of statements he has made and now he has been quite a hardliner regarding immigration. They have been talking about excluding foreigners. There has been talk of ending the lottery system in H-1B visa. If all this happens, the biggest loss may be to Indian professionals, who have been waiting for H-1B visa for years.
In America, H-1B visa is given to those who come to work. Attention is given to those coming from fields like science, engineering and programming and Indian tech professionals have been getting the biggest benefit from it. 65,000 visas are issued every year. The companies there want it to remain in force because it is because of it that they get smart brains. But opponents claim that this reduces opportunities for domestic professionals. Stephen Miller is also among those who think so.
Trump’s very special
Now that both Trump and Stephen Miller are back in the White House in 2024, what does this mean for Indian professionals? Let us know. Stephen Miller is very special about Trump and has been writing his speeches. It is believed that he is going to play the most important role in making policies in the White House. Even during Trump’s first term, he was considered the strictest immigration officer. Now he has announced to run the country’s biggest immigration campaign. This can be a matter of concern, because many Indian professionals can also come under its ambit.
Opinion of tech companies
When America’s top companies including Google and Facebook were asked about ending H-1B visas, no one protested. But Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said – We should adopt such a system, so that we can bring talent from abroad if needed. Whereas Miller believes that America also has talented people. They should be used. If we implement some strict rules then H1B visa applications can be banned. However, another Trump ally, Elon Musk, believes that talent should be taken from wherever it is. Despite this, Miller’s stance is clear, which shows that he can take tough decisions regarding immigration, which can be difficult for Indians.
Tags: Donald Trump, US Visa
FIRST PUBLISHED: November 14, 2024, 21:32 IST
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