October 13, 2017 8:23 PM

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Arun Jaitley raises H-1B visa issue with US officials

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made a strong case for reforms in H1B and L1 visa processes and social security contribution during his talks with US Treasury and Commerce<br/>Secretaries. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley, who is in the US on a week-long tour, held bilateral meetings with his US counterpart and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley asked them to appreciate the contributions of Indian professionals to America's economy so that they are not unfairly deprived of their well earned money. <br/><br/>The Finance Minister also discussed Indo-US Economic cooperation, in particular how bilateral trade and investment can be improved between the two countries. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley highlighted the structural reforms India has undertaken through a series of bold measures, including the Goods and Service Tax, financial inclusion and action against the shadow economy.

October 13, 2017 7:53 PM

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Arun Jaitley raises H-1B visa issue with US officials

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made a strong case for reforms in H1B and L1 visa processes and social security contribution during his talks with US Treasury and Commerce<br/>Secretaries. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley, who is in the US on a week-long tour, held bilateral meetings with his US counterpart and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley asked them to appreciate the contributions of Indian professionals to America's economy so that they are not unfairly deprived of their well earned money. <br/><br/>The Finance Minister also discussed Indo-US Economic cooperation, in particular how bilateral trade and investment can be improved between the two countries. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley highlighted the structural reforms India has undertaken through a series of bold measures, including the Goods and Service Tax, financial inclusion and action against the shadow economy.

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