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There is a new angle to the ongoing H-1B visa debate. While earlier discussions focused on fraud, low wages, and skill levels, recent concerns suggest that India may be exceeding its share of visas under US law. Although the US caps H-1B visas at 65,000 annually, plus 20,000 for higher education holders, a single Indian city—Chennai—reportedly files over 220,000 applications annually. This has led to speculation that India is flooding the system. However, it’s important to note that the number of applications does not equal the actual number of visas issued, since the allocation is done through a lottery system.

Indian tech firms have increased their chances by submitting multiple applications, knowing that the more entries, the better the chances under the randomized process. This bulk strategy helps them ensure their workers get visas irrespective of individual identities, as necessary skills are easily trainable. As a result, Indians receive 70% of H-1B visas each year.

To address these concerns, the US may replace the lottery with a merit-based system that favors higher salaries, assuming pay reflects skill. But this may backfire—senior Indian professionals could fill top jobs and manage American employees, potentially causing new workplace tensions.

For a balanced system, experts suggest prioritizing applicants who hold US degrees. This approach ensures better cultural integration and guarantees that only top-performing candidates enter the US workforce. It also benefits the US economy, as international students spend on education and later contribute via taxes and consumption.

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