Google CEO Pichai Applauds Immigrant Contributions Amid Trump's H-1B Visa Crackdown
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has praised the significant contributions of immigrants to the US technology sector, describing them as 'phenomenal'. Pichai, who moved to the US as an international student and later secured an H-1B visa, noted that the current visa programme has shortcomings which the US government is addressing. Pichai's comments come as President Donald Trump plans to impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee on new applicants. However, Trump also expressed a willingness to welcome skilled immigrants who can help train American workers in complex industries such as chip and missile manufacturing. At a US-Saudi Investment Forum in New York, Trump stated that he may face criticism from his supporters for his stance on immigration. He emphasized the need for skilled workers to develop products like telephones and computers, citing the construction of complex plants in the US that will drive economic growth. The US government is working to address the shortcomings of the H-1B visa programme, which has been a point of contention between Trump and tech companies. Pichai's remarks echo his previous statements in 2020, when he highlighted the importance of immigration in driving America's economic success. The US-Saudi Investment Forum, attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is a significant event for US-Saudi economic ties. As the US seeks to bolster its economic growth, the debate around immigration and skilled worker visas is likely to continue.
