Can India Turn Trump’s H-1B and Green Card Restrictions Into an Opportunity? | Vivek Wadhwa | TRS

This CNN-News18 discussion asks whether the United States' tighter immigration rules for skilled foreign workers could open opportunities for India. It refers to restrictions on H-1B visas and the suspension of several major technology and IT firms from the PERM green card programme, and notes that existing H-1B visas are not directly cancelled. Indian-American technology entrepreneur and academic Vivek Wadhwa joins the conversation to discuss whether these policies could redirect talent, investment and opportunities towards India. He stresses India's talent pool and the need to create better opportunities at home so young people can thrive without moving abroad.

• Context: US restrictions on H-1B visas and PERM green card processing for named companies
• Guest Vivek Wadhwa on whether talent and investment could shift toward India
• Discussion of what India must do to retain its skilled workforce

Is Trump’s immigration crackdown an opportunity for India? As the U.S. tightens restrictions on skilled foreign workers and suspends major technology firms from the PERM green card programme, questions are growing about America’s ability to attract and retain global talent. The affected companies include Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant and Capgemini. The move does not directly cancel existing H-1B visas. On #TakeThree, Indian-American technology entrepreneur and academic Vivek Wadhwa (@wadhwa) joins the conversation to discuss whether America’s increasingly restrictive immigration policies could redirect talent, investment and opportunities towards India. Wadhwa highlights India’s remarkable talent pool and argues that the country must recognise its potential, improve opportunities at home and build an environment where young Indians can thrive without having to move abroad. Can India turn America’s immigration crackdown into a long-term economic advantage? What must India do to retain its brightest minds? #trump #IndIaUS #H1B #Greencard #takethree #therightstand n18oc_the-right-stand CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers.  Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube