Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack
3 days, 9 hours ago

Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack

Hindustan Times  

Tech companies originating from India took over a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US, according to a report by news agency PTI which cited an analysis by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The US H-1B visa programme allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Infosys, which got 8,140 visas, Tata Consultancy Services which got 5,274 visas, and Cognizant which got 6,321 visas, led the pack among these companies. His company, electric vehicle giant Tesla uses this programme, with Musk publicly supporting the tech industry's reliance on foreign workers, passionately advocating for preserving America as a land of freedom and opportunity. Musk's statement was also backed by newly elected Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose first administration had actually restricted the programme in 2020, arguing that it allows businesses to replace Americans with lower-paid foreign workers.

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Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads
2 days, 15 hours ago

Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads

India Today  

Indian tech companies secured nearly 20% of all H-1B visas issued by the United States in 2024, according to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Out of 1.3 lakh H-1B visas granted to various employers during the April-September period, Indian companies were issued 24,766 visas. Other major Indian IT firms also featured prominently, with Wipro obtaining 1,634 visas …

Indian IT services companies shed reliance on H-1B visas
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Indian IT services companies shed reliance on H-1B visas

Live Mint  

Donald Trump’s return as the president for a second time has again triggered concerns about the fate of H-1B visas, which allow highly skilled non-immigrants to work in the US. “IT services companies have increased their hiring in the US, which is causing the H-1B visa requirements to come down," said Abhishek Kumar, equity research analyst for JM Financial. Infosys …

The H1B Backlash Spells Big Trouble for India's Middle-Class
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5 days, 7 hours ago

The H1B Backlash Spells Big Trouble for India's Middle-Class

The Quint  

The biggest of these is Cognizant, while others like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, are all among the top 10 tech companies with certified H1B visa applications. So, getting a temporary job in the US on an H1B visa can significantly change a middle-class techie’s life, in a relatively short time. In other words, even though H1B visas …

Influential US politician says Elon Musk hiring cheaper tech servants from India with H1B visa
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Influential US politician says Elon Musk hiring cheaper tech servants from India with H1B visa

India Today  

US Senator Bernie Sanders has voiced strong criticism against Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire of exploiting the H-1B visa system to hire lower-wage foreign workers like Indians rather than employing highly skilled American labour. Sanders’ statement comes amid a heated debate over using the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled workers from abroad. In a …

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
6 days, 15 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 …

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate
1 week, 3 days ago

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate

Live Mint  

It allows companies to hire foreign workers for specialized roles in the US. America’s tech industry heavily relies on engineers and professionals from countries like India, with over 70% of H-1B visa holders being Indian, highlighting their role in the US tech economy. The American Immigration Council notes that H-1B workers’ economic contributions may boost job opportunities for native-born workers …

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?
1 week, 4 days ago

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?

Al Jazeera  

A debate over what shape hardline immigration policies will take regarding high-skilled work visas has become the first major policy dispute among prominent supporters of United States President-elect Donald Trump – just weeks ahead of the Republican’s new presidential term. On one side are members of Trump’s so-called “Make America Great Again”, or MAGA movement, who have called for a …

Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’
1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has pointed out his “consistent stance on immigration” amid a spat with MAGA traditionalist Laura Loomer over H1B visas. US Immigration Debate Musk's bid for clarification comes amid a spat with MAGA traditionalist Laura Loomer on X. The world's richest man compared the US and its talent to a sports team, saying: “Thinking of America as a …

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition
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1 week, 5 days ago

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy …

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

India Today  

In what would cheer hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively. The new rule also permits quicker processing for individuals previously approved for an H-1B visa and extends eligibility to beneficiaries with a controlling interest in …

Exploring some leading Gen-Z loved companies that sponsor H-1B visas
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Exploring some leading Gen-Z loved companies that sponsor H-1B visas

Hindustan Times  

The allure of the US as a career destination is undeniable for many driven professionals worldwide. Annually, industry giants like Amazon, Google, and IBM sponsor a multitude of H-1B visas, seeking to attract top global talent, predominantly in the tech sector. In 2023, Bytedance expanded its global team by sponsoring 599 H-1B visas, offering roles in operations, marketing, finance, and …

White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme
1 year, 3 months ago

White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Describing the H-1B visa programme as a form of "indentured servitude", Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to gut the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. The H-1B visa, much sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to …

Indian-American GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Aims to End H-1B Visa, Labels it 'Servitude'
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian-American GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Aims to End H-1B Visa, Labels it 'Servitude'

News 18  

Calling the H-1B visa programme “indentured servitude”, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to gut the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. From 2018 through 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 29 applications for Ramaswamy’s former company, Roivant Sciences, to hire employees under H-1B …

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B
1 year, 6 months ago

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B

India Today  

The Joe Biden administration in the US has made it easier for Indians to live and work in the country in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit. In 2013, the US approved around 2.86 lakh H-1B visas, of which more than 1.87 lakh went to Indians — a 65.3 per cent approval rate. Then, in FY 2020, …

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number …

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. File photo of a US visa The State Department could announce as soon as …

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details
1 year, 6 months ago

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details

News 18  

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the state visit to the United States, the Joe Biden administration is expected to make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States. The US State Department is expected to announce that a small number of Indians and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be …

U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits

The Hindu  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number of …

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know

India Today  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, the Biden administration is preparing to facilitate the residence and employment of Indians in the country. Under the new regulations, a select group of Indian and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be able to renew their visas within the United States, eliminating the need to travel abroad. According …

How tech layoffs will affect the H-1B worker economy
1 year, 10 months ago

How tech layoffs will affect the H-1B worker economy

Hindustan Times  

The technology industry in the United States is shrinking. During the pandemic, while many sectors of the economy shrank, the tech industry went on a talent hunt that some analysts say might have resulted in as much as 20% excess workers. While economic headwinds are there, it is worth noting that in January, the same month the US tech industry …

Left jobless, thousands of Indian IT workers scramble for options to stay in the U.S.
1 year, 11 months ago

Left jobless, thousands of Indian IT workers scramble for options to stay in the U.S.

The Hindu  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the U.S. who lost their jobs due to the series of recent lay-offs at companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon are now struggling to find new employment within the stipulated period under their work visas to stay in the country. A significantly large number of Indian IT professionals, who are on non-immigrant work …

After mass layoffs, thousands of Indian techies struggle to find new jobs in US
1 year, 11 months ago

After mass layoffs, thousands of Indian techies struggle to find new jobs in US

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the US, who have lost their jobs due to the series of recent layoffs at companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, are now struggling to find new employment within the stipulated period under their work visas following the termination of their employment to stay in the country. A significantly large number of Indian IT …

Thousands of Indian IT professionals look for options to stay in the US after massive lay-offs
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of Indian IT professionals look for options to stay in the US after massive lay-offs

India TV News  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals who were recently laid off from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon are now struggling to stay afloat and find employement to remain in the US until the stipulated period under their work visas comes to an end. A significantly large number of Indian IT professionals, who are on non-immigrant work visas like H-1B are …

‘Will require H-1Bs till talent challenge is tackled globally’
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Will require H-1Bs till talent challenge is tackled globally’

The Hindu  

The need for H-1B visas will continue to exist till the ‘talent challenge’ is tackled globally, even though the information technology industry has successfully adopted the work-from-home model amid pandemic-related travel restrictions, said Shivendra Singh, vice president and head of Global Trade Development at Nasscom. “That has accentuated the challenge in terms of availability of skills,” he said, adding that …

No More Ban on H1-B Visas: How Will it Help Indian Techies Working in the United States?
3 years, 9 months ago

No More Ban on H1-B Visas: How Will it Help Indian Techies Working in the United States?

News 18  

In a much-needed relief for Indian techies working in the US, the Joe Biden administration has decided not to extend the Trump-era visa. The visa ban, which was imposed by former US president Donald Trump last June, was centred on the H1-B visas and also affected the L-1 visa program, seasonal workers in the hospitality industry and students on work-study …

Confident That Indian Professionals Will Continue to Be Welcomed in US, Says Envoy
3 years, 11 months ago

Confident That Indian Professionals Will Continue to Be Welcomed in US, Says Envoy

News 18  

Observing that people-to-people contacts and growing business linkages, especially in the technology and innovation sectors, are important aspects of expanding India-US strategic partnership, New Delhi’s top diplomat here has exuded confidence that Indian professionals will continue to be welcomed in America. People-to-people contacts and growing business linkages, especially in technology and innovation sectors, are important aspects of expanding India-US strategic …

Infosys Likely to Ramp Up US Hiring, End Reliance on Indian Techies Even After Trump Exit: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Infosys Likely to Ramp Up US Hiring, End Reliance on Indian Techies Even After Trump Exit: Report

News 18  

Infosys Ltd. is planning to ramp-up hiring in the US and Europe, after immigration curbs introduced by Donald Trump forced them to restructure their traditional reliance on Indian techies. 2 IT services company has recruited 2,000 college graduates outside of India in the past 12 months and will only hire more over the next year, Chief Executive Officer Salil Parekh …

India’s IT firms may not rush for US visas despite a more welcoming regime
4 years, 1 month ago

India’s IT firms may not rush for US visas despite a more welcoming regime

Live Mint  

Last month, US president-elect Joe Biden released a policy document titled ‘The Biden Plan for Securing Our Values as a Nation of Immigrants’. In a report last month, credit rating agency ICRA said if the restrictions proposed by Trump were implemented in full, it could reduce operating margins of Indian IT companies by 2.6-5.8 percentage points. In March 2017, Trump …

US Proposes Not to Issue Business Visas For H-1B Speciality Occupations in Setback for Several Indians
4 years, 2 months ago

US Proposes Not to Issue Business Visas For H-1B Speciality Occupations in Setback for Several Indians

News 18  

The US State Department in a federal notification Wednesday proposed to make changes to its existing visa regulations under which foreign professionals, which would fall under H-1B, would not be issued temporary visa for business, as has been widely prevalent currently. If finalized, this proposal will eliminate any misconception that the “B-1 in lieu of H policy” provides an alternative …

Trump admin proposes not to issue H-1B visas for speciality jobs, may affect several Indian techies in US
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump admin proposes not to issue H-1B visas for speciality jobs, may affect several Indian techies in US

India Today  

The Trump administration has proposed to not issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations in a move to sharply limit visas for skilled workers from overseas. If finalised, this proposal will eliminate any misconception that the "B-1 in lieu of H policy" provides an alternative avenue for foreign professionals to enter the US to perform skilled labour that allows, …

Changes in H1B Work Visa Will Attract Best and Brightest Minds: US Official
4 years, 3 months ago

Changes in H1B Work Visa Will Attract Best and Brightest Minds: US Official

News 18  

The changes to the US H-1B foreign workers visa will help attract the best and the brightest minds from across the world, a top US official said on Thursday. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. These policies are yet another roadblock for …

Trump Administration Announces New Rules That Restrict H-1B Visa; Know How It Will Impact Indian IT Professionals
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump Administration Announces New Rules That Restrict H-1B Visa; Know How It Will Impact Indian IT Professionals

ABP News  

In the latest attempt to woo American workers ahead of crucial elections, US President Donald Trump has wield the axe on foreign workers by announcing new restrictions on H-1B non immigrant visa programme.The new restrictions are specifically aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners. The …

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19

News 18  

The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas, a move officials said was a priority amid job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor officials said new rules on who can obtain the visas and how much they should be paid would be released soon …

Data | U.S. firms edge out Indian companies in H1-B hirings
4 years, 4 months ago

Data | U.S. firms edge out Indian companies in H1-B hirings

The Hindu  

In 2020, compared to Indian firms, American firms continued to recruit a higher share of H1-B workers. Though the bulk of H1-B beneficiaries continues to be from India, in the last two years there has been a marginal drop in their share with firms preferring Chinese workers a little more. Click to remove AMP mode Edged out The list of …

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 …

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas: Report

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government’s new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The …

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas as US unemployment spikes: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas as US unemployment spikes: Report

India Today  

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government’s new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The …

Indians hit severely amid crackdown on H-1B visa
4 years, 10 months ago

Indians hit severely amid crackdown on H-1B visa

India Today  

After the US crackdown on H-1B visa, Indians have lost four per cent job opportunities in the States, mostly replaced by Americans, as data of the last two years shows. According to an IHS Markit report, commissioned by Indian IT companies’ lobby group National Association of Software and Services Companies, IT companies are hiring more Americans than Indian H-1B visa …

U.S. rejected one-fourth of H-1B visa petitions: Jaishankar
5 years, 1 month ago

U.S. rejected one-fourth of H-1B visa petitions: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister Subrahmaniam Jaishankar said in Parliament on Thursday that he had raised the issue of the changes in the H-1B visa programme that are impacting Indian professionals twice with the United States administration in the past few months. Replying to questions in the Rajya Sabha on H-1B visa denials as a result of changes by the Trump administration, …

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 …

Planning to study in the US? Here's a comparison of H1B and EB5 visa routes
5 years, 2 months ago

Planning to study in the US? Here's a comparison of H1B and EB5 visa routes

India Today  

The academia in the United States is highly regarded globally, for the diversity of education programs, experience and exposure it offers to students. Students and professionals need to get a US visa to study there However, to make the long term American Dream a reality, it is crucial for aspiring students to adopt an immigration route that would offer them …

MEA: Indians received 67-72% of total US H1-B visas in last five years
5 years, 5 months ago

MEA: Indians received 67-72% of total US H1-B visas in last five years

India Today  

Indian nationals have received between 67 and 72 per cent of the total H-1B visas issued by the US in last five years, the External Affairs Ministry said July 17. "The Indian government has closely consulted all stakeholders and engaged with the US administration and the Congress on issues related to the movement of Indian professionals, including those pertaining to …

Mike Pompeo will assure India on H1B visa cap: official
5 years, 6 months ago

Mike Pompeo will assure India on H1B visa cap: official

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will assure the Indian leadership during his visit to India next week that the Trump administration has no plans to impose a cap on issuing the highly sought-after H-1B visas that are forcing foreign companies to store data locally, an American official said on Friday. The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is …

Mike Pompeo will assure India on H-1B visa cap during next week's visit
5 years, 6 months ago

Mike Pompeo will assure India on H-1B visa cap during next week's visit

India Today  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will assure the Indian leadership during his visit to India next week that the Trump administration has no plans to impose a cap on issuing the highly sought-after H-1B visas that are forcing foreign companies to store data locally, an American official said Friday. The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is a …

H-1B visas: In huge relief for Indians seeking work permits, US says its good, no plan to cap
5 years, 6 months ago

H-1B visas: In huge relief for Indians seeking work permits, US says its good, no plan to cap

India TV News  

Friday brought good news to thousands of Indians seeking H1B work permit visa to United States. The US has no plans to impose caps on the H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, according to a state department official who said the Trump administration's review of worker visa programmes is "completely separate" from the …

H-1B visas: Nasscom says any move to put caps will weaken US companies, put jobs at risk
5 years, 6 months ago

H-1B visas: Nasscom says any move to put caps will weaken US companies, put jobs at risk

Firstpost  

IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday cautioned that any move by the US to limit visas for tech workers, will weaken American companies that depend on these work permits to fill skills gaps and put jobs at risk New Delhi: IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday cautioned that any move by the US to limit visas for tech workers, will …

Any move to put caps on H-1B visas will weaken U.S. companies; put jobs at risk: Nasscom
5 years, 6 months ago

Any move to put caps on H-1B visas will weaken U.S. companies; put jobs at risk: Nasscom

The Hindu  

Information Technology industry body Nasscom on June 20 cautioned that any move by the U.S. to limit visas for tech workers, will weaken American companies that depend on these work permits to fill skills gaps and put jobs at risk. Nasscom also highlighted that Indian nationals accounting for a large chunk of approved H-1B visas is a “testimony” to their …

US to limit H-1B visa for Indians to 15 per cent? All that IT professionals need to know about Trump move
5 years, 6 months ago

US to limit H-1B visa for Indians to 15 per cent? All that IT professionals need to know about Trump move

India Today  

Continuing on the ongoing trade tension between the US and India, the US government has said that it is planning to curb the distribution of the H-1B visa to Indians. US H-1B visa restriction: Why has this happened Many countries have been lately enforcing data localisation laws for foreign companies. US H-1B visa restriction: What could happen to the Indian …

Not received any communication on H-1B visa cap from US: Govt
5 years, 6 months ago

Not received any communication on H-1B visa cap from US: Govt

India Today  

India has not received any communication from the US on its reported decision to consider caps on H-1B work visa for nations that mandate storing of data locally, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Nasscom also highlighted that Indian nationals accounting for a large chunk of approved H-1B visas is a "testimony" to their skill-set, and pointed out that a …

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