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H-1B programme 'completely broken', says JD Vance; backs its abolition

IN · 2026-10-02

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Key takeaway

US VP JD Vance calls for abolition of the H-1B visa program, citing harm to American workers.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS political leadership signals intent to abolish the H-1B visa program, raising uncertainty over future skilled worker inflows.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIndian IT and consulting firms face higher barriers and costs for US project staffing, disrupting cross-border delivery models.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs supplying or subcontracting to US-facing projects see reduced demand and tighter margins as project flow slows or shifts onshore.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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