Over the past 18 months, the Trump administration has cracked the whip on H1B visa system. There is no relief in vicinity
The chaos and uncertainty regarding the extent of proposed changes for existing and new H1B visa holders in USA have only intensified in the last few months. Despite employers rapidly changing according to new rules, there is a palpable sense of anxiety amidst the Indian diaspora in America. In this political battle, undoubtedly, the quintessential Indian employee who relocated, or wishes to relocate, to live the ‘American Dream’ is the worst hit of all; partly, due to the high exposure Indians had in the entire process in the first place. Let’s take a look at how things reached where they are today, and what can be expected in the future.
H1B Visas: A quick recap
For the uninitiated, the H1B visa is “a non immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations needing theoretical or technical expertise”, as per Work Permit. Up until 1990, there was no upper limit on the number of such visas issued and for the first time a number of 65,000 visas was decided by the Congress. After witnessing a temporary rise from 1999-2003, the number was reverted back to 65,000 in 2004. Since then, up to 65,000 H1B visas are issued annually, in addition to 20,000 visas with the master’s cap. While minor changes in the process and overarching rules have taken place place year after year, former President Obama gradually eased restrictions and also granted permission to spouses of H1B visa holders to gain formal employment in 2015. As a result, the number of Indian employees applying for a visa, and successfully obtaining one, increased progressively from 2010 to 2015. The numbers peaked in 2016, the last year when Obama held office. Things took a drastic turn when Trump, who had already established himself as an ‘America-First’ president, assumed The Oval.
Changes under the Trump administration
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