In Houston, Indian-origin tech leader Mangala Kuppa was appointed CIO of the US Department of Labor, where she will lead IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption initiatives across the department
President Trump defended H-1B visas, citing the US need for foreign talent in specialized industries, even amid a crackdown and legal challenges. Florida Governor DeSantis criticised H-1B use in universities, while India-born workers continue to receive the majority of visas.
"The increase to the prevailing wages will manifestly not benefit US economic growth or any workers; study after study has shown that H-1B visa holders create American jobs."
