Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has raised the issue of changes in the H1-B visa regime, stating that the recent executive orders of US President Donald Trump indicate a possible tightening of the visa regime.
In his bilateral meeting with the US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, at Washington D.C, Jaitley outlined the significant contributions the skilled Indian professionals have made to the US economy.
Jaitley expressed hope that the US administration will take this aspect into consideration while taking any decision, an official release issued here on Friday said.
The Finance Minister was accompanied by the India’s Ambassador Navtej Sarna and Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das.
During the meeting, both leaders emphasised the strength of Indo-US economic relations and the bipartisan support it has acquired over the years.
Jaitley also briefed the US Commerce Secretary on the strength of the Indian economy and the significant structural reforms Government of India has undertaken over the last three years.
The US Commerce Secretary Ross congratulated the Indian Finance Minister on making the GST a reality, the release added.