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According to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H1B visas issued in the April-September 2024 period. A total of 1.3 lakh H1B visas were issued, with 24,766 going to Indian-origin companies. Infosys led the pack with 8,140 beneficiaries, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (5,274) and HCL America (2,953). Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the importance of skilled professionals in India-US ties, stating that the movement of skilled professionals benefits both countries. Jaiswal’s remarks came amid a debate over H-1B visas, with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk commenting recently. India accounts for the bulk of H1B visas issued by the US, with many Indian IT professionals working across the world. Trump has expressed support for the H1B program, while Musk has vowed to defend it. The Indian government looks forward to deepening India-US economic ties, which benefit both sides.