America is considering removing the country’s H-1B visa cap, what will be the impact on Indian professionals? – We are considering removing the country’s H-1B visa caps, and it may benefit thousands of Indian workers looking for jobs in America.

Washington: Is this a golden age for Indian professionals in America? This question actually arises due to the possibility of America removing the country cap (visa limit per country) for H-1B visas. US employers (businesses) use H-1B visas to hire foreign workers in specific occupations. Indians make up a large number of HB visa holders, and according to reports, US officials are considering removing the H-1B visa cap, which could benefit thousands of Indian workers. This news comes as President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan to the position of senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence in the White House. Krishnan has been an advocate for merit-based immigration laws and supports changes that prioritize skilled workers and speed up the green card application process.

Indians may benefit from the removal of the per-country cap for an H-1B visa

The current US visa allocation system sets a limit for each country, regardless of companies’ demand for employees. India often faces long delays due to this restriction as a large portion of the global talent pool comes from India. Changes to existing laws are likely to benefit India and other countries with large numbers of skilled workers.

Removing the country cap will speed up the visa process and make it easier for Indian professionals to transition to permanent residency. It would also reduce the job precarity that many foreign workers experience. However, experts stress that if the rules are changed, there will be a need to strike a balance and ensure that the H-1B visa system is not abused. Many fear that this may make the American labor market more competitive and deprive local residents of better opportunities.

The Biden administration also gave relaxation to H-1B visa rules.

This development comes just days after the outgoing US administration announced the relaxation of H-1B visa rules. The administration led by Joe Biden made this easing with the aim of providing more flexibility to employers and workers. The new rules announced by the Department of Homeland Security update the definition and criteria for certain government and nonprofit research positions and organizations that are exempt from the annual statutory limit on H-1B visas. This would make it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with specialized skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas.