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Silicon Valley's Indian tech workers on edge about Trump's H-1B visa reform # DW Business


Published on 2025-03-26 11:01:19 - dw
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  • While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. Kabir, whose name we have changed on his request, is an engineer from India working at a Silicon Valley startup.

The article from MSN discusses the anxiety among Indian tech workers in Silicon Valley regarding potential reforms to the H-1B visa program under the Trump administration. The H-1B visa, which allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, has been a critical pathway for many Indian IT professionals. However, with Trump's push for "Buy American, Hire American" policies, there's uncertainty about the future of this visa program. Critics argue that the H-1B visa is often misused to undercut American wages, while supporters highlight its importance in filling skill gaps in the tech industry. The article mentions that the Trump administration has already implemented changes like higher application fees and stricter scrutiny, causing delays and rejections. This has led to a palpable sense of unease among the Indian tech community, with many contemplating their future in the U.S. or looking for alternatives in other countries.

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