Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar condemns ‘all Hinduphobia’ in US following MAGA attack
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar condemns ‘all Hinduphobia’ in US following MAGA attack

Hindustan Times  

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar, a Democrat from Michigan, has spoken out against “all Hinduphobia” and racism in the United States after becoming the target of a wave of hateful rhetoric over the weekend. In response to H-1B visa criticism, Congressman Thanedar highlights ongoing racism and introduces bipartisan resolution against Hinduphobia The backlash came after Thanedar, born in Karnataka, India, voiced his support for the H-1B visa program and advocated for increasing legal immigration to maintain America’s competitive edge in innovation. One way, of course,” while another said, “You need to be denaturalized and deported.” Thanedar responded to the hateful rhetoric by introducing a bipartisan resolution condemning Hinduphobia. Just read the replies to any recent post that includes ‘H-1B’ to see the deplorable rhetoric targeting Indian Americans.” “That's why I introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning all Hinduphobia.” MAGA hardliners target Indian workers The H-1B visa program, which allows highly skilled foreign workers to work temporarily in the United States, has long been a contentious issue.

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H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore
1 day, 9 hours ago

H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore

Live Mint  

-- Indians have long been proud of what they see as their outperformance in the information technology sector. Some on the left, like Senator Bernie Sanders, joined in the right’s chorus, deriding H-1B recipients as “low-wage indentured servants.” The controversy seems oddly outdated to anyone familiar with the Indian IT sector. Digitalization has progressed enough that many lower-end jobs can …

Trump’s win inaugurates a new chapter of racism against Indians
3 days, 12 hours ago

Trump’s win inaugurates a new chapter of racism against Indians

Hindustan Times  

The beginning of this new chapter was marked by the most intense bout of racism that Indians faced since the 9/11 terror attacks led to suspicion, prejudice and attacks against Brown people. To their credit, Musk and Sacks fully backed Krishnan, with Musk directly taking on the racists, asserting that the Republican Party had to be cleansed of them, explaining …

India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support
4 days, 21 hours ago

India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual advantages of skilled professional mobility between India and the United States, particularly in light of the ongoing debate over H-1B visas. We look forward to further deepening India-US economic ties, which are to our mutual benefit.” The discussion over H-1B visas gained momentum last month after US President-elect Donald Trump, Elon …

Article published by US newspapers in 1910 exposes history of Hinduphobia amid H-1B visa debate
5 days, 14 hours ago

Article published by US newspapers in 1910 exposes history of Hinduphobia amid H-1B visa debate

Op India  

The recent discussions surrounding the H-1B visa have exposed the underlying sentiments of neo-Nazis and white nationalists, who have never truly hidden their racist ideologies. The Detroit Times, 1910 "HINDUS CONTINUE TO FLOCK TO U.S." "No Effort Made at Frisco to Stop Entry of Undesirables, Although Other Ports Bar Them" "The dumping place for the scum of the orient and …

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
6 days, 7 hours ago

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny

India Today  

In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised the importance of the India-US economic partnership, highlighting the crucial role of skilled professionals in driving growth and innovation. Jaiswal's comments come at a time when the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, is under scrutiny. While Trump's campaign …

H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.
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1 week, 1 day ago

H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.

The Hindu  

A series of events has shone a spotlight on the U.S.’ H1B visa programme, which mostly benefits Indian workers. Editorial | Visa politics: On Trump’s immigration policy Mr. Krishnan urged Elon Musk, who will also be advising the Trump administration on cutting unnecessary regulations, to eliminate country caps for green cards and “unlock skilled immigration.” This sparked debates, with pro- …

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle
1 week, 2 days ago

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle

India Today  

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the political coalition that propelled him to victory appears to be unravelling, even before his term begins. This fracture centres on a polarising issue: immigration—specifically, the H1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, predominantly from India. Opposing this view are figures like Musk, who …

DC Edit | Amid H-1B row, can Trump, Musk check MAGA fallout?
1 week, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Amid H-1B row, can Trump, Musk check MAGA fallout?

Deccan Chronicle  

As his voters come mainly from the manufacturing belt in the US, Trump has mostly focused his attention — both during his first term as well as during his campaign in 2024 — on jobs shipped to China, and other countries. He had selected at least six Americans of Indian origin for top posts such as Vivek Ramaswamy, along with …

Racism, Hinduphobia, and the rising wave of anti-India rhetoric in the US over H-1B visas
1 week, 2 days ago

Racism, Hinduphobia, and the rising wave of anti-India rhetoric in the US over H-1B visas

Op India  

Hindus have across the centuries faced prejudices, hatred, discrimination and persecution at the hands of Islamic barbarians and then British colonial forces. How the H-1B visa debate started While the rhetoric of the American racists and Christian supremacists about India and Indian Americans have carried an undertone of disdain for the Hindu identity, the ongoing discourse which started with the …

Elon Musk calls H-1B visa system 'broken' amid 'civil war' with MAGA critics
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1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk calls H-1B visa system 'broken' amid 'civil war' with MAGA critics

India Today  

Tech magnate Elon Musk has called for “major reforms” to the “broken” H-1B visa system, just days after vociferously defending the programme and pledging to "go to war" over it. Responding to a thread on X which makes the case that the H-1B scheme isn’t fulfilling its goal of bringing elite talent to the United States, Musk said, “I’ve been …

MAGA civil war? Indians in focus as Republicans spar over immigration, H-1B visas ahead of Trump presidency
1 week, 3 days ago

MAGA civil war? Indians in focus as Republicans spar over immigration, H-1B visas ahead of Trump presidency

Live Mint  

The US Republican party appears to be heading for a ‘civil war’ as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his term in office. The tech industry has long called for more H-1B visas to attract highly skilled workers to the US. Krishnan has been a vocal advocate for immigration laws based on merit — favouring changes that will prioritise highly skilled …

'I Will Go To War On This...' Elon Musk Backs Sriram Krishnan, Slams MAGA Loyalists As H-1B Row Intensifies In US
1 week, 4 days ago

'I Will Go To War On This...' Elon Musk Backs Sriram Krishnan, Slams MAGA Loyalists As H-1B Row Intensifies In US

ABP News  

Amid the high-pitch war of words over hiring H-1B visa-holders in America, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been handpicked by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead his proposed Department of Government Efficiency, joined the debate Saturday morning with a strong comment. “Anything to remove country caps for green cards / unlock skilled immigration would be huge,” Sriram Krishnan had …

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…

Hindustan Times  

A civil war has erupted within Trump World over the contentious issue of visas for highly skilled workers, with President-elect Donald Trump finding himself caught between his anti-immigration MAGA base and his new Silicon Valley allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Despite the massive tension less than a month before ascending the Oval chair, Trump appears to have picked …

MAGA crowd demands no H-1B visas for Indians, Vivek Ramaswamy says American parents raising their kids wrong
1 week, 6 days ago

MAGA crowd demands no H-1B visas for Indians, Vivek Ramaswamy says American parents raising their kids wrong

India Today  

The debate over H-1B visas has reignited with fervour as Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again base has once again called for a complete halt to hiring skilled workers from countries like India. The reason top tech companies often hire foreign-born & first-generation engineers over “native” Americans isn’t because of an innate American IQ deficit. — Vivek Ramaswamy December 26, …

Sriram in White House, Trump supporters demand ban on H1-B Visa and fewer Indians in Silicon Valley
2 weeks ago

Sriram in White House, Trump supporters demand ban on H1-B Visa and fewer Indians in Silicon Valley

India Today  

The appointment of Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House has ignited a political firestorm. In a post on X, Loomer wrote, “Deeply disturbing to see the appointment of Sriram Krishnan @sriramk as Senior Policy Advisor for AI.” She alleged that Krishnan’s policies would encourage foreign workers to dominate Silicon Valley, …

Laura Loomer starts war against H1B, 'I didn't vote for an extension, great replacement is real'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Laura Loomer starts war against H1B, 'I didn't vote for an extension, great replacement is real'

Hindustan Times  

Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has launched a fierce attack against the H1B visa program. Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has launched a fierce attack against the H1B visa program She’s openly opposed to extending H1B visas, which allow highly skilled workers, particularly from countries like India to work in the U.S. Loomer argues that this goes against what she …

Indian-origin US Congressman says Trump's 2nd term would be challenging for Indian immigrants: Report
1 month ago

Indian-origin US Congressman says Trump's 2nd term would be challenging for Indian immigrants: Report

Hindustan Times  

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Indian-origin US Congressman and Democrat, said in an interview with Times of India that Donald Trump's second term in the White House will be challenging for highly skilled Indians immigrants. Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed concerns for immigrants in Trump's second term. The 2024 US elections campaign saw immigration topping the list of key issues in America, with …

Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms

ABP News  

X owner Elon Musk has supported US President-Elect Donald Trump during this election quite vocally and it is likely that Trump would return the favour in some manner. Sanjeev Ranjan while referring to Musk wrote, "It took you 10 years to obtain citizenship in the USA, including your undergraduate and master's studies. You moved to the US in 1992 and …

Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help for H-1B visa reforms, ‘It took you 10 years to…’
2 months ago

Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help for H-1B visa reforms, ‘It took you 10 years to…’

Hindustan Times  

An Indian man took to X to ask Elon Musk to ensure there are H-1B visa reforms now that Donald Trump has won the election. Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help to for H-1B visa reforms “Dear @elonmusk, Congratulations on winning the election! Another said, “@elonmusk atleast make it a point for students who come here on a F1 visa …

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies
2 months ago

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies

Live Mint  

India expressed its commitment to enhancing dialogue with the United States on H-1B Visa policies and related issues, emphasizing the importance of mobility and migration as part of their bilateral relationship. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasizing India’s interest in maintaining robust dialogue on these issues with the U.S., said, "We would like to have a good dialogue …

How does Donald Trump's victory impact Indian students planning to move abroad?
2 months ago

How does Donald Trump's victory impact Indian students planning to move abroad?

India TV News  

Republican leader Donald Trump won the US presidential election for a second term on Wednesday in one of the most remarkable comebacks in American electoral history. Advocacy groups contend that Trump's proposed immigration reforms, especially his support for the elimination of birthright citizenship, may encounter constitutional challenges under the 14th Amendment. Potential changes could significantly affect this data, with ripple …

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector
2 months ago

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration laws, especially H-1B visas, and outsourcing can potentially restrict the American dreams of Indian professionals while impacting costs and growth of Indian IT companies. Stricter policies on outsourcing and possible restrictions on H-1B visas could disrupt India’s IT sector, which relies heavily on the US market. In his previous term, Trump’s …

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students
2 months ago

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Donald Trump’s electoral comeback has prompted some crystal-gazing into what his second term as American president could mean for Indian employees and students aspiring to move to the US. That said, domestic education and visa consultants are banking on Trump’s other rhetoric—to revive the US economy—to open a route at least for India’s much-vaunted technology employees and students pursuing …

US Lawmakers Pledge To Fight 'Increasing Hinduphobia'
6 months, 1 week ago

US Lawmakers Pledge To Fight 'Increasing Hinduphobia'

ABP News  

Several prominent American lawmakers have pledged their support to Hindu American amid an alleged increase in Hinduphobia and discrimination against the community in the US. According to PTI, an event held by the Coalition of Hindus of North America on June 28, the 3rd National Hindu Advocacy Day, attracted numerous Hindu students, researchers, and community leaders to discuss the concerns …

Indian-American Congressman takes stand against 'Hinduphobia' in US
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian-American Congressman takes stand against 'Hinduphobia' in US

India Today  

An Indian-American Democrat Congressman has joined a group of Hindu leaders and organisations to call out the growing "Hinduphobia" in the United States. Shri Thanedar is seeking to fight the growing hate crime against the Hindu community in the US, reported news agency PTI. Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya, of Indian-origin, also condemned the vandalism of the Gouri Shankar …

Immigration summit: US lawmakers call for resolving H-1B issues
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Immigration summit: US lawmakers call for resolving H-1B issues

Hindustan Times  

Eminent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties at an immigration summit have called for urgently addressing the green card backlog, an issue that is majorly impacting Indian professionals and the issues related to the H-1B visa. In the absence of such a move, the green card waiting period for Indian immigrants would be more than 20 years and …

US: Indian Americans call for protection against rising Hinduphobia; US lawmakers stand in support
1 year, 5 months ago

US: Indian Americans call for protection against rising Hinduphobia; US lawmakers stand in support

India TV News  

A group of eminent Indian Americans has urged lawmakers here to take steps against rising Hinduphobia activities in the US and protect the rights of the Hindu community in the country. "There is a need to pay attention to how “there is discrimination not just by race but also by religion and Hinduphobia and intimidation of the Hindu community is …

Hated, despised and abhorred: How Hindu-Americans are being targeted Left and Right
2 years, 3 months ago

Hated, despised and abhorred: How Hindu-Americans are being targeted Left and Right

Firstpost  

If Indian-Americans wish to stop being the punching bags for the political divide in America, they need to stand up for their community, have pride in their heritage, their culture, and for themselves With the promotion of Parag Agarwal as CEO of Twitter, and the naming of Laxman Narasimhan as CEO of Starbucks, Indian-Americans have been the subject of news …

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse
3 years, 9 months ago

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden allowed a ban on issuance of H-1B visas for skilled workers to lapse at the end of March 2021, a move signalling his intent — articulated as a campaign promise last year — to pull the U.S. back from harsh immigration rules imposed by his predecessor, Donald Trump. Mr. Biden’s action will have a significant and favourable …

The Hindu Explains | How will the expiry of the Trump-era visa ban affect Indian workers?
3 years, 9 months ago

The Hindu Explains | How will the expiry of the Trump-era visa ban affect Indian workers?

The Hindu  

April 04, 2021 02:15 am | Updated 01:37 pm IST The story so far: Last June, the administration of former President Donald Trump, a Republican, halted the issuance of non-immigrant work visas of several types, including the skilled worker visa, or H-1B. Now, the 46th and current U.S. President, Democrat Joe Biden, has allowed the ban on H-1B visa issuance …

Immigration, Global Health, Climate Change: Why Indians Care about 2020 US Presidential Election
4 years, 2 months ago

Immigration, Global Health, Climate Change: Why Indians Care about 2020 US Presidential Election

News 18  

A US Presidential Election is never only about the citizens of the United States of America, even though they are the only ones who get to decide who becomes their next President. Immigration Woes Firstly, many Indians’ interest in this election is because of Trump’s immigration policies, which have affected thousands of upper caste, high-income immigrant individuals directly. According to …

Hitting where it hurts: The Hindu editorial on U.S. B-1 business visa curbs
4 years, 2 months ago

Hitting where it hurts: The Hindu editorial on U.S. B-1 business visa curbs

The Hindu  

The Trump administration has once again tightened the screws on the country’s immigration system in a manner that is likely to directly impact Indian companies contracting with American firms for on-site work. This week the State Department proposed to stop issuing temporary or B-1 business visas relating to occupations normally classified as falling under the H-1B speciality or skilled visa …

Biden Assures to Resolve H1B Visa Concerns if Elected, Says Indian Americans Have Powered Economic Growth of US
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden Assures to Resolve H1B Visa Concerns if Elected, Says Indian Americans Have Powered Economic Growth of US

News 18  

Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday. Addressing a national virtual fundraiser organised by Indian Americans, Biden assured the community members and the mega donors that as a president, he …

The politics of Trump's H-1B ban and a potential legal loophole | In Focus podcast
4 years, 6 months ago

The politics of Trump's H-1B ban and a potential legal loophole | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On June 22 the White House made a proclamation restricting the issuance of non-immigrant work visas across the board, which U.S. President Donald Trump said was to clamp down on American jobs going to foreign workers. The broadest impact may be felt on skilled workers abroad seeking the H-1B visa — in large part granted to Indian nationals each year. …

US H1B visa: India assessing impact of Donald Trump\'s order
4 years, 6 months ago

US H1B visa: India assessing impact of Donald Trump\'s order

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Thursday conceded that the recent decision by the United States to suspend the H1B visas till the end of the year is “likely to affect movement of Indian skilled professionals”, but said it is “assessing the impact of the order on Indian nationals and industry in consultation with stakeholders”. Pointing out that “the US has always …

Assessing impact of US decision on blocking H-1B visas: MEA
4 years, 6 months ago

Assessing impact of US decision on blocking H-1B visas: MEA

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said it was assessing the impact of an order issued by US president Donald Trump earlier this week to temporarily suspend H-1B and other work visas, popular among Indian IT engineers, till the end of the year. A statement from the White House said that the administration also intends to close loopholes that have allowed …

Trump freezes H-1B visas 'to keep America great'
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump freezes H-1B visas 'to keep America great'

India Today  

The dollar dreams of thousands of young Indians aspiring for jobs in the US have been soured—at least for the second half of 2020. This is a result of President Donald Trump’s proclamation that the US would put on hold the granting of H1B visas for skilled workers, as well as H2B visas for seasonal workers in the landscaping and …

US makes getting H-1B visa harder, Indian techies hit
5 years, 2 months ago

US makes getting H-1B visa harder, Indian techies hit

India Today  

The Donald Trump-led US administration is making life harder for Indian techies as it rejected a higher number of H-1B visas in the third quarter of 2019-2020, according to a study. The National Foundation for American Policy study indicates that denial rates for H-1B visa petitions, required for overseas employees working in the US, has increased from 6 per cent …

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