February 21, 2017 5:54 AM

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US delegation to meet Information Technology Minister in New Delhi

A US delegation will meet Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi today to discuss issues like movement of skilled manpower and IP rights. <br/><br/>The meeting comes at a time when the new administration in the US, under President Donald Trump, is proposing an overhaul of the H-1B visa regime, raising concerns among Indian IT firms.<br/>'<br/>The visiting eight-member high-powered delegation will be led by Congressman Bob Goodlatte. Mr Goodlatte, as Chairman of House Judiciary Committee, along with other members, play an important role in crafting policies around high-skilled immigration and intellectual property in the US Congress.<br/><br/>The Indian side is expected to highlight and share information on direct jobs being created by Indian IT firms in the US, and their contribution in making the American economy competitive.<br/><br/>Apart from the delegation, Microsoft's India-born Chief Satya Nadella is also scheduled to meet Mr Prasad today.

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