US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has clarified that the Trump administration's review of the H-1B visa programme is part of a broader immigration reform effort and not aimed at Indians.
Gor's remarks come as many students, tech workers and employers closely watch changes that could affect one of the most important work visa routes to the United States.
The H-1B programme allows US companies to hire foreign professionals for specialised jobs, particularly in fields such as technology, engineering and science.
According to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indians continue to account for the biggest portion of approved H-1B petitions.
The new H-1B rules reshape visa selection by introducing a wage-based selection process, giving preference to higher-paying jobs.
However, a proposed $100,000 payment requirement for certain new H-1B petitions was struck down by a federal district court in Massachusetts, but the legal dispute is not fully over.
