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The MEA spokesperson said people-to-people linkages were an important
dimension of the US-India partnership
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New Delhi(Agencies): India
on Thursday hoped that the US would reverse its restrictions on visas in future
that would affect the movement of its skilled professionals.
The Ministry of External
Affairs (MEA) has, however, reserved a detailed response till it has finished
consulting Indian nationals and the industry about the proclamation issued by
US President Donald President Trump on June 22 temporarily suspending entry of
certain categories of non-immigrant visa-holders and their family members till
December 31.
In its immediate response, MEA
spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said people-to-people linkages were an important
dimension of the US-India partnership along with trade and economic
cooperation, especially in technology and innovation sectors.
The advantages accrued not
just to India but to both sides. High-skilled Indian professionals brought
important skill sets, bridge technological gaps and imparted a competitive edge
to the US economy. They have also been a critical component of the workforce
that is at the forefront of providing COVID-19 related assistance in key
sectors, including health, information technology and financial services.
“The US has always welcomed talent and we hope
our professionals will continue to be welcomed in the US in the future,” hoped
Srivastava while pointing out that Indian skilled professionals had availed of
the non-immigrant visa programmes to “work lawfully in the US”.
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