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Krishnamoorthi said.
“While we must continue
to invest in developing
the skills of our domestic
workforce, this decision
avoids hurting American
businesses and workers,
while keeping families
together in the process,” he
said in a statement.
Indian Americans relieved
and welcome H1B
continuation of extension status
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The Trump administration
changes in the current H1B
reforms have led to shiver
and fright among India
immigrants awaiting Green
card processing. But the recent
decision by USCIS stating
that it was not considering
proposal to force H1B holders
to leave US. Days after the
Trump government stated it
was considering tightening H1B
rules and which could lead to
deportation of over 5 lac Indians
currently waiting for Green Card
process.
“The Trump Administration’s
decision to back off this
counterproductive proposal
is a positive step forward,”
said Congresswoman Tulsi
Gabbard. She also stated,
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“H-1B visa holders, many of
whom become small business
owners and job creators, drive
innovation and help build and
strengthen our economy. While
it remains a priority to invest in
training and create a pipeline
of skilled American workers,
we must continue to leverage
the talent and expertise of the
hundreds of thousands of H-1B
visa holders to fill the gaps in
our domestic workforce”
“I welcome the decision
by the US Citizenship and
Immigration Service to
allow H1-B visa holders to
continue to apply for visa
extensions while awaiting
their green cards,” Indian-
American Congressman Raja
“In short, that proposal was
un-American. I am glad that
the Trump administration
listened to us and others,”
he said.
Suhag Shukla, Hindu
American Foundation (HAF)
executive director said,
“the results would’ve been
devastating. Devastating
to these law abiding,
tax paying workers and
their families who have
made America their
home. Devastating for
America by causing an
unprecedented brain drain
of skilled workers and
potential entrepreneurs.
We’re grateful for the
swift response by
Representatives Tulsi
Gabbard and Kevin
Yoder in expressing to
the administration the
detrimental impact the
proposed changes would
have on the American
economy and credibility,
US-India relations, and
families of skilled workers,”