Disappointed over US plans to tighten visa norms: Prabhu

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Expressing disappointment over the US plans to prohibit spouses of H1-B visa holders to work in America, today hoped that the would take "corrective actions" on the issue.

The is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations which require theoretical or technical expertise.

The companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like and

"The US decision to put certain restrictions on visas is quite disappointing and we hope that the US will take corrective actions," Commerce and Industry said here at an event organised by American Chamber of Commerce in

The is planning to end allowing spouses of H1-B visa holders to work legally in the US, a top has told lawmakers. The move could severely impact thousands of Indians professionals working in

Prabhu said has already communicated its concerns to the US and "we would like to have the reality put into perspective that Indian companies in the US are contributing significantly in the growth of the US economy".

IT professionals in the US increase productivity in the and improve services. "We feel that the US must understand the concern of "

He said that on trade matters too, has flagged its concerns.

"On trade matters, we have communicated to the US that is a fast growing with FDI (foreign direct investment) regime more and more participatory," he added.

Prabhu, who also hold aviation portfolio, said that would be buying cargo as well as passenger aeroplane and the US could tap this opportunity.

The US has imposed customs duties on certain and has sought exemption from this as it exports these goods worth about USD 1.5 billion per year.

The US is putting certain conditions on trade front which has created issues at both bilateral and multi-lateral levels."

"I think we need to put this behind as growth in global trade would benefit all," the said.

The bilateral trade between the countries has increased to USD 64.52 billion in 2016-17 from USD 62.11 billion in the previous fiscal.

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First Published: Thu, April 26 2018. 14:25 IST