By Admin 
Indians have been most affected by the strict steps taken by US President Donald Trump regarding the H1-B work visa program. Visa fees have been increased manifold. Amidst this tough stance of the Trump administration, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has praised Indians. He appreciated the cooperation of Indians in the development of America and also advocated continuation of the visa program.
Elon Musk, CEO of American aerospace company SpaceX, strongly supported the H1-B visa and said that America has benefited a lot from the talented people from India. He warned that it would be really bad for America if the visa program was scrapped. He said that America needs Indian workers today more than ever. Elon Musk admitted that outsourcing companies misuse the visa system. He said that this deficiency should be removed and not the visa itself should be stopped.
Elon Musk made this comment during an interview with investor and entrepreneur Nikhil Kamat on his podcast People By WTF. Musk said, ‘Yes, I think America has benefited a lot from the talented Indians who came to America… America has benefited immensely from the talent of India.’
Regarding H-1B visa, Elon Musk said that even though there has been some misuse of this work visa program, he strongly believes that it should not be stopped. He said, ‘It is right to say that… some outsourcing companies have abused the H-1B system and we need to stop this abuse, but I am not at all part of the ideology that this program should be closed. Some right wing people think so. I think they don’t understand that doing this would be really bad.
Elon Musk has said this at a time when America has started strictness on a large scale to prevent misuse of H-1B visas. American technology companies widely use this visa to employ foreigners. Indian professionals, especially technology sector workers and doctors, are among the largest groups of H-1B visa holders.
Elon Musk alleged that during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, there was large-scale illegal immigration, which created a negative impact. He said, ‘If there is a huge economic incentive to come to America illegally and get government benefits, then naturally people will try to come to America. This whole incentive structure was wrong.
When asked what is his message to the young entrepreneurs of India, Elon Musk said that he respects all those who want to create something. He said, ‘Aim to give more than what you want to get. If you want to create something valuableā¦ provide useful products and servicesā¦ then the money will come automatically.