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Krishnamoorthi Criticizes End of H-1B Renewal Program

The department recently replied to a bipartisan letter Krishnamoorthi co-led in May urging expansion of the pilot.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi / Facebook

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Sept.9 blasted the State Department for shutting down a domestic H-1B visa renewal pilot program he had strongly backed, calling the decision a setback for immigrant workers, businesses and the U.S. economy.

“The H-1B renewal pilot program was a commonsense initiative that made government more efficient, reduced backlogs for workers and businesses, and strengthened our legal immigration system — boosting our economy and creating good-paying American jobs,” Krishnamoorthi said. 

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