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News India Live, Digital Desk: Working in America and settling there is the biggest dream of millions of Indian professionals. Especially the demand for H-1B visa is always highest in India. But if you or someone you know is preparing to go to America, then you must know about this new and strict decision of the American government. This news is like an alarm for those who knowingly or unknowingly are part of some such activities, which America will no longer tolerate.
What is the new rule?
America has decided that now it will closely scrutinize and reject the visa applications of those people who suppress ‘free speech’. In simple language, if a person is found involved in suppressing people’s voice, hiding information or implementing any kind of censorship at the behest of any government or organization, then America will not grant him a visa.
The US State Department has made it clear that they are expanding the scope of ‘Visa Restriction’ in their visa policy. This means that now getting a work visa like H-1B will not only depend on your technical skills, but also on your past work and behavior.
On whom will the blame fall?
This rule has been made mainly keeping in mind those people who misuse technology. In today’s digital era, many such software or tools are created which are used by governments to spy on or silence their critics, journalists or social activists.
If any applicant:
- Misuses personal information: Which violates people’s privacy through spyware or spying technology.
- Helps in suppressing voice: Which is involved in such work which suppresses religious, social or political voices.
- Effect on family also: The biggest thing is that under this policy, not only the person but also his family (spouse and children) can be refused visa.
Why is America doing this?
America considers itself the protector of democracy and human rights in the world. He believes that in many countries the fundamental rights of people are being crushed by using technology. Therefore, the US wants to ensure that those who are helping in such “oppressive activities” do not get a place on American soil.
How will this affect you?
If you are an ordinary IT professional doing coding or development work for your company and it has nothing to do with politics or censorship, then you have nothing to fear. But, if you are associated with any agency or project whose work is to control the Internet, block websites or spy on people, then your H-1B visa dreams may be dashed.
This rule is part of America’s policy under which it wants technology to be used to connect the world, and not to scare or silence people.