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Search+››› Trump signs order to suspend H-1B, L-1 visas till DecemberBy , Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020, 09:26 AM ISTSynopsisUS President Donald Trump suspended H-1B, L and other temporary work permits, which he said is aimed at protecting local workers who are facing due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision was blasted by the , which said it would hurt innovation and delay the recovery of the US economy."We have a moral duty to create an immigration system that protects the lives and jobs of our citizens," Trump in a statementThe suspension will be effective till December 31.Donald Trump said that between February and April of 2020,more than 20 million US workers lost their jobs in key industries where employers are currently requesting H-1B and L workers to fill positions. Also, the May unemployment rate for young Americans, who compete with certain J nonimmigrant visa applicants, has been particularly high — 29.9 percent for 16 19 year olds, and 23.2 percent for the 20-24 year old group."The entry of additional workers through the H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrant visa programs, therefore, presents a significant threat to employment opportunities for Americans affected by the extraordinary economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak," he said in the orderI don't want to see these stories becauseIndian nationals receive nearly 70% of the 85,000 H1-B visas issued each year. The restrictions will apply only to new work visas and not to existing holders who are in the United States currently. Those visa holders who are outside the US will not be able to return to the US.Sundar Pichai, the Indian born CEO of and Alphabet said he was disappointed with Trump's order to restrict immigration including H-1B visas."Immigration has contributed immensely to America’s economic success, making it a global leader in tech, and also Google the company it is today. Disappointed by today’s proclamation - we’ll continue to stand with immigrants and work to expand opportunity for all," Pichai said on the microblogging platform Twitter.The US tech industry blasted Trump saying that the restrictions will slow down innovation and undermine the technology industry.“The technology industry is working overtime to keep Americans connected during a global pandemic by providing food delivery services, telehealth care, collaborative business solutions, and ways for families and friends to stay connected. Looking forward, technology will continue to be crucial to the rebuilding of our (US) economy, TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore said. " Today's executive order only hinders the ability of businesses to make decisions on how best to deploy their existing workforce and hire new employees. This will slow innovation and undermine the work the technology industry is doing to help our country recover from unprecedented events.”The move will impact US tech firms more than Indian IT services providers, which have, over the last few years, reduced their dependence on H-1B visas and hired more people locally.The share of visas garnered by US firms such as Google, , and Microsoft has been rising steadily. In fiscal year 2019, seven of the top ten recipients of H-1B visas were US companies. The share of Indian companies among the top 10 visa recipients has dropped to 24% in 2019 from 51% in 2016, according to data from .India’s software lobby group Nasscom asked the US government to reduce the time to 90 days instead of till the year end.“Even though our companies have hired tens of thousands of Americans and invested billions of dollars in recent years, they like others in the sector utilize such high skilled individuals to services their clients. This new proclamation will impose new challenge and possibly force more work to be performed offshore since the local talent is not available,” Nasscom said in a statement.In Video:Experience Your Economic Times Newspaper, The Digital Way!&nbsp;»Subscribe to XContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories &amp; personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions &amp; in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowTo read full story, subscribe to ET Prime₹34 per weekBilled annually at₹2499Already a Member? Super Saver Sale - Flat 30% OffOn ET Prime MembershipAlready a Member? Rs 49 for 1st monthThen Rs. 1,749 per yearValid only with UPI, Credit &amp; Debit Cards Autopay---Subscribe Now(Credit card mandatory)You can cancel your subscription anytime---Subscribe Now(Pay Using Netbanking/UPI/Debit Card)Netbanking, Credit &amp; Debit CardSubscribe with Google₹399MonthlyPLANBilled Amount ₹399No Trial Period₹399₹208(Save 49%)YearlyPLANBilled Amount ₹2,499₹399₹150(Save 63%)2-YearPLANBilled Amount ₹3,599$13.99(Save 40.0%)$33.99Get ET Prime for just ₹2499 ₹1749/yrSpecial OfferGet Flat 20% OffON ET PRIME MEMBERSHIPStories you might be interested inSUBMIT

Search+››› Trump signs order to suspend H-1B, L-1 visas till DecemberBy , Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020, 09:26 AM ISTSynopsisUS President Donald Trump suspended H-1B, L and other temporary work permits, which he said is aimed at protecting local workers who are facing due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision was blasted by the , which said it would hurt innovation and delay the recovery of the US economy."We have a moral duty to create an immigration system that protects the lives and jobs of our citizens," Trump in a statementThe suspension will be effective till December...

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