As newly inaugurated President Donald Trump readies his immigration crackdown, his allies in his Republican Party have splintered over policies surrounding U.S. worker visas intended to go to specialty occupations like the tech industry.

US President Donald Trump said that he does not intend to halt the H-1B visa program. He emphasised the importance of attracting skilled individuals, not just engineers but also experts in diverse roles,

The US President underscored the need to welcome exceptional talent into the country, stating, "We have to have quality people coming in."

Earlier, Trump's aides like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy backed H-1B visa scheme asserting that it is essential to attract the best of the talent, as the US falls short in many of the specialised fields.

In a recent press conference, President Donald Trump expressed his support for the H-1B visa program, emphasizing the need for 'quality people' to come to the United States. He stated that the program is essential not only for tech professionals but also for various skilled workers across different sectors,

US President Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of the H1-B visa program for bringing skilled individuals to the country, stating that quality talent is essential for business expansion and overall success.

H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows employers to hire skilled workers from foreign countries to work in the US on a temporary basis. Most tech companies in the US have employed engineers from countries like India who are on H-1B visas.