Despite the United States’ starkly vehement stance against H-1B visas in an ‘America First’ ideology era, India is standing its ground. Defending not only skilled workers but also legal immigration at large, the South Asian government spoke out against any other narrative arising on the front after US President Donald Trump’s severe overhaul of the nonimmigrant work visa category and stricter rules.

Speaking to reporter at a briefing in New Delhi, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s External Affairs Ministry, said this week that economies of both India and America have long gained benefits from the skilled worker flow thanks to H-1B visas.

India on H-1B visa changes, legal immigration in the US

“Skilled talent mobility and exchanges have contributed enormously to technology de

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