The Daily Brief How Trump is Shaking Up H1-B Visas
16 snips
Jan 24, 2025 The podcast delves into the potential changes to birthright citizenship and their effects on H-1B visa holders. It highlights the positive impact of foreign talents on the U.S. workforce, particularly in STEM fields and tech startups. The discussion also covers Trump's proposals regarding citizenship and its implications for families on H-1B visas. Additionally, it examines Indian firms' foreign borrowings and the SEBI initiative to promote micro SIPs, aiming to enhance economic growth in smaller cities.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
H-1B Visa Impact
- Donald Trump's shifting stance on H-1B visas affects thousands of families.
- Birthright citizenship changes impact long-term stay plans, especially for H-1B visa holders.
H-1B Visa Program
- The H-1B visa program allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers.
- High demand leads to a lottery system, with added oversight to prevent abuse by large consulting firms.
H-1B Visa Tactics
- Firms like Cognizant, Infosys, and TCS used tactics to get H-1B approvals.
- This tactic involved submitting more applications than needed, crowding out smaller companies.