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According to Stuart Anderson, a Forbes contributor, restricting access to US H1B and L1 visas results in increased outsourcing. Mr Anderson argues that the more ‘Congress and federal government agencies deny access to temporary visas, the more likely they are to pursue investments outside the United States.

Mr Anderson believes that foreign companies will utilise their own offices, their network of business affiliates and contracting out to other companies as a means of circumventing US immigration regulations. The Forbes contributor said: “This is common sense and it reflects reality: We live in a global economy.”

US E2 treaty investor visa even under Trump is an excellent visa route for many overseas investors to set up new businesses in the US and obtain work visas.

Trump's Extreme US visa vetting could affect some H1B and L1 visa applicants.  US Employers may face even longer visa processing delays to employ overseas nationals.

Expect US visa delays this summer foreign nationals warned due to Trump Extreme Vetting. This may affect B1 and B2 visit visas as well as other visa categories.

US Trump visa curbs on H1B and L1 visas prompt Indian IT Group Nasscom to spend record sum on lobbying.  Indian IT Sector also suffering from  a downturn.

Trump administration claims of lower than the minimum salary paid to  overseas workers on US L1 visa. Recent case may result in more scrutiny and L1 restrictions.