Donald Trump echoes support for H-1B visa, says 'need competent people'
PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed support for H-1B visa program which facilitates US employers to hire nonimmigrant workers for specialty occupations, stating that the country needs "competent" and "great" individuals to come to the US and that this can be achieved through the H-1B visa program.
Trump emphasised his belief in the importance of attracting skilled individuals to the country, citing the H-1B visa program as a key tool in facilitating this.
The US President also pointed to the diverse range of roles covered by the program, from maitre d's and wine experts to high-quality waiters, noting that these individuals contribute to the growth of businesses.
"You got to get the best people...We have to have the quality people coming in... By doing that, we're expanding businesses, and that takes care of everybody... But what I really do feel is that we have to let really competent people, great people, come into our country and we do that through the H-1B," Trump said.
Notably, during Trump's first term, the administration imposed restrictions on H-1B visas, citing concerns over "abuse" and "economic strain." In 2016, Trump condemned the program, describing it as a means for companies to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign employees.
- PTC NEWS
