US President Donald Trump can suspend a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals. This step comes in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As per news report, an unnamed administration official said the proposed suspension could extend into the government's new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued.
H-1B is the most coveted foreign work visas for technology professionals from India.
Such a decision by the Trump administration is likely to have an adverse impact on thousands of Indian IT professionals. Already a large number of Indians on the H-1B visas have lost their jobs and are headed back home during the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House, however, said that no final decision has been made and the administration is considering various proposals.
In addition to the H-1B visas, the suspension could apply to the H-2B visa for short-term seasonal workers, the J-1 visa for short-term workers including camp counselors and au pairs and the L-1 visa for internal company transfers, a financial daily reported.
Meanwhile, the US Chambers of Commerce CEO, Thomas Donohue wrote a letter to Trump, expressing concern over his reported move on temporary work visas.
According to another news daily, Donohue said that American businesses need L-1 visa holders, who have a work visa valid for a relatively short amount of time, for necessary expertise.
He noted the importance of H-1B visa holders, who have a work visa valid for multiple years, for various industries, including technology, accounting and manufacturers.
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