H1-B visa suspended by Donald Trump, shocking news for Indian IT professionals


New delhi date. 23 June 2020, Tuesday

US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of H1-B visas. This has come as a huge shock to IT professionals all over the world, including India. This time the suspension will be valid till the end of the year. The decision is in the best interests of American workers, according to Trump administration officials.

"The move is needed to help those who have lost their jobs due to the current economic crisis," Donald Trump said Monday. By making the announcement ahead of the November presidential election, Trump has ignored opposition from various trade associations, lawyers and human rights groups.

The suspension will take effect on June 24 and is likely to affect a large number of Indian IT professionals. Now he has to wait at least until the end of the year before stamping. Many Indian IT professionals who wanted to renew their H1-B visas will also be severely affected by the order.

Donald Trump's order could come as a shock to 2.4 million people around the world who dream of getting a job in the United States. It is worth mentioning that the visa that foreign workers get working in American companies is called H1-B visa. This visa is issued for a fixed period.

What is an H1-B visa?

The H1-B visa is a nonimmigrant visa. These visas are issued to companies operating in the United States to keep skilled workers who are in short supply in the United States. The validity of this visa is six years. Indian IT professionals are the most likely to obtain these visas due to the demand from US companies.

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