Donald Trump Imposes Major H‑1B Visa Restrictions or Could Shut It Down Completely
Donald Trump Vs India : Donald Trump is once again preparing to make tough decisions, which could significantly impact India. A few days ago, he imposed a 50% tariff on India, causing an economic shock. Now, however, he may make a decision with even more serious consequences. That is, he has decided to impose major restrictions on the H1B visa system or to completely shut it down.
Trump has been making consecutive decisions in recent days that are shaking the global economy. If he now stops the H1B visa, it will hit Indian workers the hardest. The jobs of millions of Indians working in IT companies, the healthcare sector, and research fields in America could be at risk.
The H1B visa is a major route for bringing foreign skilled workers to the United States. This visa, which started in 1990, allows American companies to employ foreign nationals in specialized occupations. Typically, this visa is granted for three years and can be extended up to six years. Approximately 65,000 H1B visas are issued each year. Additionally, another 20,000 visas are given to students who have completed higher education in American universities. Engineers, doctors, researchers, and especially IT experts from India go to America in large numbers on this visa.
However, recently an issue came to light where a bribe was given to an officer to obtain an H1B visa, bringing this matter into a new controversy. Against this backdrop, Republican leader JD Vance alleged that large tech companies are laying off American citizens and hiring foreign employees with H1B visas in their place. He clarified that this is an injustice to American citizens.
Meanwhile, Trump has revived the “America First” policy, stating that priority will be given to American citizens for jobs. This has led to a significant increase in anxiety among Indian professionals. According to media reports, the Trump administration is considering ending the H1B lottery and implementing a salary-based priority system instead. This means that employees with higher salaries will be given priority.
A large number of Indian youth are working in the IT, healthcare, and research sectors in the United States. Therefore, if there are changes in the H1B visa rules or if this visa is canceled, it will be a major blow to millions of Indian workers. Experts warn that this will be the second major setback for India from the United States after tariffs.