Trump backs H-1B visas: Great system
Financial Express Mumbai|December 30, 2024
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump has signaled his support for the H-1B visa program, a move that aligns him with prominent tech leaders like Elon Musk but risks further dividing his base, which has long rallied behind sharp restrictions on immigration.
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In an interview with the New York Post, Trump described the program as "a great system," highlighting its role in filling critical gaps in the US workforce.

"I've always been a believer in H-1B. I've used it many times," Trump said, referencing the employment of H-1B visa holders at his own properties. The comments come amid a fiery debate over the program, which allows US companies to employ highly skilled foreign workers, particularly in the tech sector. Indian software firms are key beneficiaries of H-1B visas. Employees of IT companies such as Infosys, Cognizant, and TCS account for a significant share of H-1B visas.

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