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Proposed Changes to H-1B Visa Selection Process Raise Concerns

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New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The recent changes about the wage-weighted selection mechanism for H-1B visas proposed by the USA’s Department of Homeland Security represent a significant departure from the long-standing, neutral lottery system and raise important legal, economic, and operational concerns, according to a Nasscom statement issued on Wednesday. The apex trade body for India’s IT software sector pointed out that while the intent behind the proposed changes, to promote high-skill emplo…