Datanomics: How Indians became globally vital to US STEM workforce

Foreign-born STEM workers now make up nearly a quarter of the US workforce, with Indians leading both in employment and student enrollment in STEM fields

The US Chamber of Commerce is reportedly planning to challenge the Donald Trump administration’s move to levy a $100,000 fee on the companies sponsoring H-1B applicants. The White House’s decision is likely to affect the prospects of thousands of Indian tech-professionals, who form the backbone of the US’ STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workforce. In 2024, over 70 per cent of H-1B visa holders were Indians. Foreign-born STEM workforce has thrived in the US over the years, helping its economy grow in the 21st century.

 

Nearly 1/4th of STEM workers in US are foreign-born 

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