'Consider benefits of H1-B': Shringla on US reviewing non-immigration visa

In engagements with the US, India has emphasized that this has been a mutually-beneficial partnership that should be nurtured, he said

India hopes the US' review of non-immigration visa will take into account the long term benefits of H1-B visa for American competitiveness and not affect the provision of essential services at this "critical hour" of the Covid-19 outbreak, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said.

In a virtual address to NASSCOM, Shringla said there is some anxiety among Indians and industry about restrictions on H1-B visa as part of the US administration's review of their non-immigrant visa regime.

"As you are aware, the government of India has closely consulted all stakeholders and engaged with the US government on this issue.