Donald Trump called for adopting a merit-based immigration system that could benefit high-tech professionals from countries like India.

Donald Trump's Visa system may benefit Indian IT professionals

President Donald Trump gestures on Capitol Hill in Washington

Trump, during his first address to the Congress , noted that "nations around the world, like Canada, Australia and many others have a merit-based immigration system".

Republicans lawmakers applaud as President Donald Trump speaks to a joint session of Congress

Trump had promised to increase oversight of our H-1B and L-1 visa programmes that are used widely by Indian tech companies.