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Nasscom welcomes H1B, L1 visa relaxations; remains 'cautiously optimistic'

"We believe this is a step in the right direction and encourages the implementing agencies to ensure that US businesses' access to critical talent is not hampered," Nasscom said

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Trump, in his June proclamation (and April proclamation), had banned the entry of workers into the US in several key non-immigrant visa categories, including the H-1B | Photo: Shutterstock

Sai Ishwar Mumbai

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 14 2020 | 1:09 AM IST

IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday said it is "cautiously optimistic" about the exemptions offered in the H-1B and L-1 travel ban. However, it welcomed the move as it could help US businesses access talent critical to economic recovery post-Covid-19.

The industry body said there are caveats in the US Department of State's (DoS) guidance about seniority, unique and significant contributions and other factors that go along with the exceptions that allow leeway in the interpretation of the new guidance. "Its impact can only be gauged in course of time," Nasscom said in a statement.

"We believe this is a

Topics : H1B Visa Nasscom Donald Trump United States Indian IT industry Indian IT firms H-1B Visa Infosys Tech Mahindra Tata Consultancy Services Wipro HCL Technologies

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