US tightens H-1B visa rules raising concerns among Indian techies
US firms may be forced to reduce foreign hiring by about 30%
The maximum validity period for a specialty occupation worker has been reduced from three years to one year
This would make Indian techies getting jobs in American companies tough
US companies use H-1B visas to bring highly skilled workers from foreign countries including India and China
In September, USA had announced $150 million for ‘H-1B One Workforce’ training programme
