US President Donald Trump’s new visa policy has once again raised concerns within the Indian IT sector. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant recently stated that the Trump administration’s new H-1B visa plan is designed to temporarily bring in foreign experts to train American workers.
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has once again made a major change to its H-1B visa policy. This time, the goal is to bring in foreign experts, train American workers, and then send them back. This new model is considered a major step toward making American industries self-reliant, but it could have a direct impact on Indian IT professionals, who have long been considered the backbone of America’s tech sector.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that President Trump’s new visa plan is based on a knowledge transfer strategy. Its aim is to train American workers and revive long-stalled sectors like manufacturing, shipbuilding, and semiconductors.
‘Train and return’
Bessant stated clearly, “Train the US workers, then go home.” This meant that foreign experts would come to the US only temporarily, teach skills to local workers, and then return to their home countries. He also added that an American couldn’t do the job right away, but could after training.
The debate escalated in America
This statement comes at a time of considerable debate within the United States about Trump’s foreign labor policy. Some believe it will limit opportunities for foreign workers, particularly engineers and tech experts from countries like India. Meanwhile, the Trump administration claims it will strengthen its America First policy and help create domestic jobs.
The argument of lack of talent
President Trump recently stated that the US faces a talent shortage in some sectors and that foreign experts could temporarily come and fill this gap. Trump said, “You can’t just ask unemployed people to build missiles.” Bessant also revealed that the Trump administration is considering a plan to provide a USD 2,000 tax rebate for families earning less than $100,000.
Impact on Indians is certain
Experts say that the new H-1B visa model can make American industries technologically self-reliant, but for countries like India it could prove to be a setback like brain drain reversal.
