US visa move will hit India's IT sector hard, says Statesman columnist

By Kalyani Shankar

India noted that high-skilled Indian professionals bring important skill sets to the US economy. - PHOTO: REUTERS

NEW DELHI (THE STATESMAN/ANN) - US President Donald Trump's announcement last week cancelling H1-B and other related visa categories until December 31 has sent shock waves in the Indian IT industry.

Taken aback, India is assessing the impact but has admitted that the decision will affect the movement of skilled Indian professionals.

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