Highlights: H-1B Visas to benefit both India and US, says MEA
- The US-India relations emphasize the movement of skilled professionals through H-1B visas.
- Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokesperson, said that the issuance of H-1B visas for Indians would benefit both countries.
- Indian IT professionals are among the top beneficiaries who receive the most US H-1B visas.
- As per reports, Indians were issued around 78% of 265,777 H-1B visas in 2023.
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Trump and Musk to Support H-1B Program for Foreign Workers
Donald Trump announced complete support for the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers in December 2024. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, also backed the decision. Amidst the ongoing discussion, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the H-1B visas for Indian nationals would benefit the India-US ties.
"Both our countries have a strong and growing economic and technological partnership, and within this ambit, mobility of skilled professionals is an important component," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in an interview.
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Indians rank as the Top H-1B Visa holders
The H-1B visa program has benefitted both India and the USA, with Indians remaining the top H-1B visa holders. As per the latest report released by the US State Department, nearly 77%, that is 320,000 H-1B visas, were issued to Indians in 2022, and 265,777 H-1B visas, that is, 78%, in 2023. A majority of Indians work in the US, as Indians continue to be among the top H-1B visa holders.
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