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On January 20, Donald Trump’s government will come to power in America. In this government, Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla Company and social media platform X, will be the minister of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami of Indian origin have been given the major responsibility of cutting government spending in the new government to be formed in America.
But even before coming to power, Elon Musk has scared Indians coming to America in search of work. In fact, Elon Musk has termed the H-1B Visa policy as full of flaws. People from all over the world come to work in America on this visa.
Elon Musk has called the H-1B visa system a leak. He believes that major reforms are needed in this system. The special thing is that a few days ago he had vowed to save this system. Now they are seeing flaws in it. Elon Musk answered a user’s question in his post on X and said that I am very clear. This system is broken and needs major reforms. The user wrote that America needs to be the center of the world’s talented people.
What will be the effect on Indians?
Now the question arises that what will be the effect of this strategy of Elon Musk on Indians? Indeed, Elon Musk has said that the minimum wage standard for obtaining visas should be raised so that it becomes more expensive for employers to hire foreigners than domestics.
“This can be easily fixed by raising the minimum wage as needed and adding an annual cost to maintain an H1B,” Elon Musk said in his post. Due to which it becomes more expensive to hire people from abroad as compared to domestic people. I am clear that this program is not good and needs major improvements.
Visa for Indians in USA
Immigration and employment related conditions change from time to time. To a large extent it depends on the policies of the US government and the economic situation there. If the current or future government tightens immigration policies, it may become difficult for Indians and other foreign nationals to move to the US and get jobs.
Potential impact
1. H-1B Visa Policy: The H-1B visa is the main medium for Indian professionals, especially in the IT sector. If there is any tightening on this visa, it will directly affect the Indian professionals.
2. Green Card Backlog: Indian citizens have to wait for a long time for Green Card. If there are changes in policies, this process can become more complicated.
3. Preference to local people in jobs: If a policy like ‘American First’ is promoted in America, then American companies will be encouraged to give jobs to local citizens, which may reduce opportunities for Indians.
4. Changes in Immigration Policy: Some strict rules can be put in place to prevent illegal immigration, but it can also affect legal immigration.
Ways to improve the situation:
5. Skill Development: If you specialize in fields that are in high demand in the US (eg Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Healthcare), your chances may be better.
6. Use of Study Visa: A better option is to go to the US for higher education and get a study visa to get a job there.
7. Options in other countries: There are also good opportunities for Indian professionals in Canada, Australia and European countries.
The current situation can be accurately estimated only on the basis of clear statements or policies of any government. If you are planning to move to the US, it is best to consult an immigration expert.
8. Non-Immigrant Visa (Temporary Stay): These are for individuals who travel to the United States for specific purposes such as tourism, business, study, work or medical treatment.
9. Tourist and Business Visa: B1: For business purposes (eg, attending conferences, consulting with business associates). B2: For tourism, entertainment or medical treatment. B1/B2: Combined visa for business and tourism.
10. Student and Exchange Visitor Visa: F1: For academic studies (eg, College/University). M1: For professional or non-academic study. J1: For exchange programs including internships, training or research.
11. Work Visa (Work Visa): H1B
For polite workers (common in IT and engineering). L1: For intra-company transferees. O1: For individuals of exceptional ability in fields such as science, art or athletics. H2B: For temporary non-agricultural work. P: For athletes, entertainers or artists.
12. Transit and Crew Member Visa: C1: For transit through the United States. D: For crew members of ships or aircraft.
13. Other non-immigrant visas: K1: For fiancés of US citizens. R1: For religious workers. I: For Journalists and Media Professionals.
14. Immigrant Visa (Permanent Residence): These visas are for individuals who intend to stay in the US permanently.
15. Family-Sponsored Immigration: For immediate relatives of US citizens or lawful permanent residents (eg, spouse, children, parents).
16. Employment-Based Immigration: Categories include preferred workers, skilled professionals and investors (EB1 through EB5).
17. Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV Lottery): However, India is generally ineligible for the DV lottery due to the high level of immigration to the US.
18. Special Immigrant Visa: For certain individuals such as religious workers or US government employees abroad.
19. Humanitarian Visa: U Visa: For Victims of Crimes Assisting Law Enforcement. T Visa: For Victims of Human Trafficking.
20. Refugee Status: For those seeking protection due to persecution. Indian citizens usually apply for these visas through a US consulate in India (eg, in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad or Kolkata).