The government today hoped that US' review of the H-1B visa regime would take into account the contribution of Indian companies to American businesses and the positive bilateral ties between the two. "I am sure as and when the US government does a review, they will take into account what has been value added by Indian companies," she said on the sidelines of Broadband India Forum event. A mere 17 per cent of total US visas go to Indian companies and a large number of American firms benefit from services provided by Indian firms, she noted. Also, industries on both sides are hopeful that the review of H-1B visa process will take into consideration the "positive" relationship between the two countries. Any change in visa norms can affect the movement of labour as well as spike operational costs for IT players.

Source: dna May 16, 2017 13:41 UTC